AAEM : An Affiliate of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama work efficiently and effectively in their jobs . It has since grown , with members with several different job titles – not just revenue officers . I want CROAA to grow and strengthen with an even bigger increase in membership and getting more of our members involved with teaching classes . CROAA is a great opportunity for the employees in county government to learn and grow in their professions .
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What are some of the other job titles and / or responsibilities that fit under the CROAA umbrella ?
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There are so many varieties of duties in CROAA . We have revenue auditors , administrative assistants , compliance officers , clerks , directors , license inspectors , commissioners and attorneys . Our goal is to have as much input from all the counties that we can .
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What are the biggest benefits of CROAA membership ?
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CROAA was started by the best in our organization to give everyone an opportunity to have a forum to discuss the collection and enforcement of county revenue . The biggest benefit would have to be the education . As chairman of the education committee , it is my hope that with every class & every meeting we have , someone takes away knowledge they didn ’ t have before .
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What is the value of
CROAA membership for a county that doesn ’ t self collect ?
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Becoming a member of
CROAA will allow you to not only be involved with our education program , but also the ACCA , which keeps us all updated on new legislation . If in the future they choose to self collect , they will have all the tools needed to be successful .
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This year ’ s theme for National County Government Month is “ Brilliant Ideas at Work .” In your area of focus , what are a few of your favorite Brilliant Ideas at Work in county government ?
The Alabama Association of Emergency Managers salutes its 2017 honorees !
Eddie Lary TUSCALOOSA COUNTY Pat Neuhauser Spirit of EMA Award
“ Pipeline Emergency Response ” SHELBY COUNTY Response Programs of the Year Large Size County
“ Storm Safety – What ’ s Your Plan ?” RUSSELL COUNTY Preparedness Program of the Year
Mike Watkins LEE COUNTY Alfred T . Moore Memorial Volunteer Award
“ NSIDE / MapsLive ” AUTAUGA COUNTY Response Programs of the Year Medium Size County
“ Developing a Program - Changing Strategy for Mitigation ” JEFFERSON COUNTY Mitigation Program of the Year
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