Alabama county leaders assume NACo leadership roles for 2026-2027
This past week, three ACCA Past Presidents and distinguished members of the County Family were selected to serve on the 2026-2027 Board of Directors for the National Association of Counties (NACo) — Calhoun County Commission Chairman Lee Patterson, Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood and Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long. As members of the NACo Board, these county leaders will help shape the national association’s strategic vision, guide policies and priorities, and provide oversight of NACo’s operations and resources. In addition to these Board selections, several other Alabama County Family members were appointed to provide leadership in the year ahead to various NACo Committees, further strengthening Alabama’s voice and influence at the national level. Please join ACCA in congratulating all of these county leaders on their well-deserved honors and in thanking them for their continued commitment to strengthening county government operations and advancing the interests of counties nationwide.
ACCA Insurance Funds to meet, set rates this week ahead of Convention membership meeting
This week, the two boards overseeing the ACCA Self-Insurance Funds will meet to set member premium-contributions for the coming year. These rates, along with any potential refunds, will be presented and discussed during the Funds’ annual membership meeting next month. Each participating county is strongly encouraged to be represented at the membership meeting, which will take place Tuesday, August 18, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in conjunction with the ACCA 98th Convention in Orange Beach.
Annual 911 Workshop taking place later this week
The Annual Workshop of the Alabama Association of 911 Districts will take place this week in Central Alabama, bringing together 911 directors and staff from across the state. As always, the two-day Workshop will feature educational sessions, industry updates and discussions on the latest issues impacting Alabama’s 911 community, including emerging technologies, operational challenges and developments in emergency communication. In addition to the educational component, the Workshop will provide valuable networking opportunities for 911 leaders to connect with peers, exchange ideas and share best practices. The agenda for this year’s Workshop can be viewed here.
Corrections Officers to participate in July 29-30 de-escalation training
Corrections Officers from across the state will gather in Prattville this week to receive specialized training made available through the ACCA Self-Insurance Funds’ Safety Incentive Discount Program (SIDP). Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, the “Verbal De-Escalation: Surviving Verbal Conflict” class will be the fourth of five SIDP classes offered to Corrections Officers this year. Additional course details can be found here, and any questions can be answered by contacting the Member Services Team at County Risk Services.