County Commission | The Magazine April 2017

in this issue VOLUME 61, NUMBER 2 from the cover... Brilliant Ideas at Work........................................................10 Blount County’s town hall meeting goes live....................10 Volume 61, Number 2 April 2017 BRILLIANT Ideas AT WORK Converting ‘safety committee’ into an action verb.............................................................13 ECRT goes big on advertising..........................................17 Employee clinic is win-win in Madison County.................19 Dale County persists against litter.....................................22 Safety coordinators collaborate on SIDP..........................22 news you can use... Beyer: Federal red tape doubles project costs.................25 In honor of National County Government Month, County Commission magazine salutes the “Brilliant Ideas at Work” in Alabama’s 67 counties. From Madison County’s medical clinic for county employees to Blount County’s Facebook Live town hall meeting – Alabama is full of brilliant county leaders who are committed to improving the quality of life in their communities. Equipping You to Better Serve Your County......................30 Ellis steps from the courthouse to the Statehouse...........32 A passion for developing leaders......................................34 County Family Feature Unity Despite Differences..................................................36 point of view... President’s Perspective ..................................................4 Turning obstacles into new possibilities The County Line............................................................... 6 Leadership will be needed to address Alabama’s problem with dam safety in every issue... A voice from Alabama’s 67 counties...........................39 Amy Beard, Madison County who we are... COUNTY COMMISSION is published five times annually by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, Inc.; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. Subscription rates are $20 per year, which is included in the dues of members. Additional copies, when available, are $2 each to non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. Postmaster: Send address changes to COUNTY COMMISSION; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. USPS 985-380 2016-17 ACCA Board of Directors....................................42 ACCA Staff.........................................................................42 COUNTY COMMISSION | 3

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