County Commission | The Magazine April 2020 | Page 5

How can commission members support affiliate groups? Ask affiliate members about legislation in their areas of expertise and the possible local impact. Support staff requests to attend affiliate group conferences and training. Recognize employees who complete a course of study through the County Government Education Institute. Make sure more than one staff member within a department (e.g., administrator and personnel director) is actively participating in the appropriate affiliate group. Architecture, Civil Engineering, Municipal Engineering, Community Planning, Environmental, Geotechnical, Landscape, Surveying, GIS, Airports and Transportation Goodwyn Mills Cawood www.gmcnetwork.com COUNTY COMMISSION | 5