AAEM: An Affiliate of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama work efficiently and effectively in their jobs. It has since grown, with members with several different job titles – not just revenue officers. I want CROAA to grow and strengthen with an even bigger increase in membership and getting more of our members involved with teaching classes. CROAA is a great opportunity for the employees in county government to learn and grow in their professions.
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What are some of the other job titles and / or responsibilities that fit under the CROAA umbrella?
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There are so many varieties of duties in CROAA. We have revenue auditors, administrative assistants, compliance officers, clerks, directors, license inspectors, commissioners and attorneys. Our goal is to have as much input from all the counties that we can.
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What are the biggest benefits of CROAA membership?
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CROAA was started by the best in our organization to give everyone an opportunity to have a forum to discuss the collection and enforcement of county revenue. The biggest benefit would have to be the education. As chairman of the education committee, it is my hope that with every class & every meeting we have, someone takes away knowledge they didn’ t have before.
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What is the value of
CROAA membership for a county that doesn’ t self collect?
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Becoming a member of
CROAA will allow you to not only be involved with our education program, but also the ACCA, which keeps us all updated on new legislation. If in the future they choose to self collect, they will have all the tools needed to be successful.
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This year’ s theme for National County Government Month is“ Brilliant Ideas at Work.” In your area of focus, what are a few of your favorite Brilliant Ideas at Work in county government?
The Alabama Association of Emergency Managers salutes its 2017 honorees!
Eddie Lary TUSCALOOSA COUNTY Pat Neuhauser Spirit of EMA Award
“ Pipeline Emergency Response” SHELBY COUNTY Response Programs of the Year Large Size County
“ Storm Safety – What’ s Your Plan?” RUSSELL COUNTY Preparedness Program of the Year
Mike Watkins LEE COUNTY Alfred T. Moore Memorial Volunteer Award
“ NSIDE / MapsLive” AUTAUGA COUNTY Response Programs of the Year Medium Size County
“ Developing a Program- Changing Strategy for Mitigation” JEFFERSON COUNTY Mitigation Program of the Year
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