County Commission | The Magazine April 2020 | Page 19

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members, dispatchers and others in the County Family.
Through the years, AAND has expanded its focus beyond
legislative advocacy. The Certificate in Emergency Communication
District Administration, offered by the County Government
Education Institute, is an invaluable education program.
“Obtaining, and since maintaining, this certification was
a big help in understanding all aspects of county government,
and it’s a valuable program we try to keep at the forefront of
members’ minds,” said AAND President Charlie McNichol of
Mobile County. He began working in both the 9-1-1 field and
county government in 2013. His previous professional experience
was in law enforcement for the City of Daphne and the U.S.
Attorney’s Office.
AAND’s educational offerings extend further, with specialized
breakout sessions at ACCA’s Annual Convention and Legislative
Conference. The group’s biggest solo event of the year started out
as a one-day workshop but has grown into a three-day summit in
recent years.
At the end of the day, a core public service has not only survived
but been enhanced. AAND leaders, who want to keep the group’s
membership growing, are looking ahead to navigating the next wave
of technological changes. Marshall County 9-1-1 Director Johnny
Hart summed it up nicely. “We’ve come a long way over the years
— but there is still much we hope to achieve.” n
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