County Commission | The Magazine August 2017 | Page 39

AAND The Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts (AAND) Workshop in July grabbed members’ attention from the beginning with this question: “Do you deal with difficult people?” and then delivered on practical strategies for effectively interacting with challenging people. Looking ahead to the ACCA Convention, there’s a strong agenda for emergency communication pros, anchored by a session about rates. Executive Director Leah Missildine, Alabama 9-1-1 Board, is set to address “Adjustment in 9-1-1 Rates in 2018” during the AAND Breakout Session before lunch Aug. 24. Mark your calendar! AAND Membership & Business Meeting, 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 (at ACCA Convention). 711 East Hobbs Street • Athens, Alabama 35611 www.morellengineering.com Transportation Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing Aviation, Civil, and Municipal Engineering Surveying and Land Development Facilities Management and Operations COUNTY COMMISSION | 39