County Commission | The Magazine July 2019 | Page 31

Voices from the County Family Q Why is it important for everyone in the County Family – especially administrators, engineers, emergency managers, 9-1-1 leaders and revenue officers – to participate in the ACCA Annual Convention? A In my more than 19 years as a County Administrator, I have found the Annual Convention to be not only a wealth of information but also a valuable tool for connecting with my peers around the state. The convention is an outstanding time to exchange ideas, and our ACCA staff has done a great job preparing an agenda this year with topics that will impact all of our DeKalb County counties. Rebuild and Refocus is the theme, and no matter President, Association of County if you are a new county employee or have 30 years under your belt, you will find the ACCA Convention to be a Administrators of time to celebrate our legislative victories, work together Alabama on smooth implementation and look ahead at upcoming Matt Sharp Take a Trip to Alabama’s Majestic Appalachian Mountains! NORTH ALABAMA BARBECUE TRAIL RESTAURANTS FESTIVALS #visitnorthal RECIPES Call or click for your free brochure: 800.648.5381 • www.NorthAlabama.org Find us on social at @visitnorthal ALABAMA MOUNTAIN LAKES TOURIST ASSOCIATION Helping develop North Alabama’s $2.6 billion tourism industry. Free Apps! COUNTY COMMISSION | 31