The National Association of Counties (NACO) annual conference is just around the corner. In preparation for the event, NACo has invited members to submit resolutions and platform changes for consideration at conference. All resolutions and platform changes must be submitted to NACo by June 12.

This process allows NACo members to participate in national policy making decisions that impact county government.

Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) will be facilitating the resolution or platform change process for Oregon members. If you wish to submit a resolution or platform change, please contact the appropriate legislative affairs manager prior to the June 10 AOC Day meeting. At the meeting, resolutions and platform changes will first be vetted in policy committees. The legislative committee will have final approval.

AOC Legislative Affairs Managers

Rob Bovett: Governance

Mike Eliason: Community Development, Transportation

Susan Morgan: Natural Resources, Revenue

Patrick Sieng: Public Safety

Andy Smith: Health and Human Services, Veterans

Resolutions must be no more than one page and for standard format, should include the following:

  • Issue: Short sentence stating the purpose of the resolution and how the issue impacts counties;
  • Proposed Policy: Concise statement specifying a position or action by NACo and/or other entities;
  • Background: 1 – 2 paragraph statement clearly outlining the county interest in the particular issue;
  • Fiscal/Urban/Rural Impact: Short statement addressing the potential impact(s) for counties in the specific issue area; and
  • Sponsor: Name and contact information of NACo member sponsoring the resolution. It is important to include contact information so that the NACo staff can follow up if there are any questions or additional information required.

To view a NACo sample, click here.

*Note: All resolutions previously passed expire at this conference and must be resubmitted as either a resolution or platform change in order to continue as NACo policy.

Contributed by: Megan Chuinard | Public Affairs Associate