County Commission | The Magazine August 2018 | Page 25
FROM THE COVER
New Association
leadership steps up
I
n the life of the Association, each year builds up to a single 24-hour
span that is Election Day and Inauguration Day rolled into one.
In 2018, this eventful day of choosing and transitioning to new leadership
falls on Thursday, August 23, and will feature the grand finale of ACCA’s 90th
Annual Convention & Celebration.
That day’s luncheon will be devoted to saluting Dale County
Commissioner Steve McKinnon, who has faithfully served as Association
president for the 2017-2018 year, and he will be recognized for his
distinguished service to all 67 counties.
There will also be a Business Session
that afternoon, where the Nominating
Committee’s recommended slate of 2018-2019
officers will be considered. It is expected that
McKinnon will pass the gavel to President-
Elect Tony Cherry of Choctaw County and
that Vice President
David Money of
Henry County will
advance into the office
of president-elect. The
committee will also
recommend someone
to serve as vice
president and another
to carry out the duties of minority director.
The selection process for the 12 district
representatives on the ACCA Board of Directors is
also handled during the Business Session. Candidates
for these positions must declare their interest no later
than August 9 in order to be listed on a district’s
official ballot.
Districts will caucus to select their board
representative, and results will be announced
immediately. Each county has one vote, and every
county will want to be represented during the caucuses.
Just a short time later, convention-goers will don
their favorite semi-formal attire for the President ’s
Banquet, where Cherry will present his priorities for
the coming year, and then dance the night away at the
90th Anniversary Gala.
Anyone with questions about election procedures
is encouraged to contact Chase Cobb, ACCA
Governmental Affairs Manager (334-263-7594 //
[email protected]). n
Election Central
Get all the latest information
on ACCA elections at
www.alabamacounties.org/
candidates
• Interested in serving on the
Board of Directors? Find forms,
info about responsibilities and
a district map. The nomination
deadline is August 9.
• Access a regularly updated
list of candidates for all 12
board seats.
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