County Commission | The Magazine August 2017 | Page 37

AROU ND THE Association News in Brief Property Insurance Another important process is well underway for the newly-established ACCA Liability Self-Insurance Fund Inc. – Property Program. This calendar year, the fund’s first appraisals of county-owned buildings are being conducted in more than a dozen participating counties in north Alabama. The fund has contracted with an independent appraisal firm, AssetWorks, to calculate accurate replacement costs for these structures. During 2018, appraisals will be completed in the central portion of the state followed by the southern portion in 2019. Beginning in 2020, appraisals will be conducted on a four-year rotation with 25 percent of counties each year. If you have any questions or concerns, fund members are encouraged to contact Marcia Collier (334-263-7594 // [email protected]) in the ACCA office rather than the appraisal firm. CROAA It has been a busy summer for members of the County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama (CROAA), between implementing legislation that passed this year and building relationships with new faces in key state positions. ACCA’s Annual Convention will provide opportunities to connect with Alabama Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett, newly appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey, as well as Jeff Patterson, the new chief judge of the Alabama Tax Tribunal. Educational sessions will provide actionable information on timely topics including digital delivery of tangible personal property, contractor sales tax exemptions, non-profit exemption reporting process and the 2017 United Way legislation. Mark your calendar! CROAA Membership Meeting and Business Session, 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 (at ACCA Convention) Debt Setoff The ACCA Debt Setoff Program is a unique service allowing counties (and county- created entities) to recover unpaid debts by intercepting a debtor’s state income tax refund. The program reached a new milestone this year, when total dollars returned to counties exceeded $1.5 million. Solid waste services, water authorities, county hospitals, community corrections and EMS services are just a few examples of entities that may qualify for participation. New entities that would like to participate for the 2017-18 must complete requirements by September 15. If your county is interested in participating in the ACCA Debt Setoff Program or would like to discuss potential eligibility for a county entity, please contact Chase Cobb in the ACCA office (334-263-7594 // [email protected]). AAEM Members of the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers (AAEM) can look forward to presentations that are specially focused on EMA’s role as the hub that connects all the players. AAEM President Jonathan Gaddy will preside over a breakout session Aug. 24 with speakers representing the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and Alabama Forestry Commission as well as discussion of next steps for the Alabama Local Government Training Institute certification process. Mark your calendar! AAEM Board and Membership Meeting, 4 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 (at ACCA Convention). COUNTY COMMISSION | 37