County Advocacy Days schedule adjusted in light of Legislature’s announcement
The Alabama Legislature has announced that, during the 2025 session, the body will be in recess from March 10-14 for Constituent Week and March 17-21 for Spring Break. In light of this announcement, the Association has cancelled two of its County Advocacy Days, previously scheduled for March 11 and March 18, and created a new opportunity on April 1. This means ACCA’s County Advocacy Days for 2025 will now be held on the following dates:
Each County Advocacy Day will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and a legislative briefing at the ACCA Headquarters, followed by lobbying at the Alabama Statehouse at 1 p.m. County Family members can register for County Advocacy Days by referring to the “Events/Education” and “2025 Legislative Session” tabs on the online community. For registration questions or assistance, please contact the ACCA Events/Education Team.
Registration now open for March 24-28 mental health training for county law enforcement
In partnership with the Alabama Sheriffs Association (ASA), ACCA will host in March a second round of Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) for county law enforcement professionals. CRIT is a five-day, 40-hour program designed to prepare law enforcement to respond to individuals experiencing crises related to behavioral health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration for the March 24-28 training is now open and limited to only 20 participants. The State of Alabama fully funds the training costs associated with CRIT, which means the only costs incurred by counties are those for a participant’s meals and overnight accommodations. All County Commissioners are asked to notify their Sheriff of this training opportunity and to urge the department’s participation.
PLAN 2026 members to continue leadership journey this week with virtual gathering
Members of the Passion, Leadership, Accountability and Networking (PLAN) 2026 cohort will gather virtually this Friday to discuss and reflect on their personal growth and insights from the first segment of a months-long virtual training course with author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek. Members began their collective 20-month journey in January and have since spent their time exploring the reasoning behind their passions. Members will spend the spring months further diving into the physiological and psychological drivers of their passions and learning how to lead with this knowledge at work and in daily life.
Clarke County to host regional meeting for Administrators this Friday
Regional Meetings of the Association of County Administrators of Alabama (ACAA) will continue this week with a gathering in Clarke County. ACAA Regional Meetings serve as a time for County Administrators and Administrative Staff to come together and have one-on-one conversations about successes and challenges in county administration. Each meeting begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with lunch at a local restaurant. Meeting participation is free, but individuals who wish to participate are asked to R.S.V.P. for their meeting through the online community.
Emergency managers to provide educational workshop tomorrow for state lawmakers
Local emergency managers will join their fellow state and national colleagues tomorrow for a special workshop designed to educate Alabama lawmakers on strategies and capabilities in preparing for, responding to and recovering from disaster events. Hosted by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the workshop will offer a unique opportunity for lawmakers to interact with emergency management experts and learn more about Alabama’s planning and programs to strengthen community resilience and safety. Learn more about the workshop here.