NACo Bylaws and Governance Review Committee

Chair: Hon. J.D. Clark, NACo First Vice President and Judge, Wise County, Texas
East: Michael Zurlo, County Administrator, Clinton Co., N.Y.
Central: Hon. Chokwe Pitchford, Commissioner, Berrien Co., Mich.
South: Hon. Renee Couch, Treasurer, Comal Co., Texas
West: Hon. Bradley Carlyon, County Attorney, Navajo County, Arizona
Past President: Hon. Denise Winfrey, Councilmember, Will Co., Ill.
Affiliate Rep: David Connor, NCCAE Past President and Executive Director, Tennessee County Services Association

Upcoming Events

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Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2025-2026

Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the Supreme Court’s important decisions of the term impacting local governments.

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Strategic Cloud Adoption in the Public Sector: Insights from Fulton County

Fulton County’s journey to the cloud is reshaping how government delivers services at scale. In this webinar, the county’s CIO will share how Fulton County is leveraging cloud platforms and modern technologies to improve operational efficiency, break down silos, and better connect services across departments. Attendees will gain insight into the strategy, challenges, and lessons learned from driving digital transformation in one of the nation’s largest county governments—and how technology is enabling more responsive, resilient, and resident-centered services.

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Grassroots Advocacy Series: In-District Advocacy During Congressional Recess

This session will walk through NACo’s new recess advocacy guide and provide step-by-step guidance on engaging members of Congress while they are in their districts.

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Leading Without Blame: How Psychological Safety Strengthens County Cyber Resilience

The most damaging breaches in county government rarely begin with a sophisticated exploit. They begin with a person — someone who is stressed, overloaded, or afraid to raise a hand. For counties defending elections, courts, emergency services, and water systems,  with lean teams and tight budgets, the way leaders build culture and trust is one of the highest-leverage security controls they own.

This panel brings county leaders together to explore how psychological safety, authentic leadership, and a culture of belief — not box-checking — drive real cyber resilience. Panelists will share candid, on-the-ground perspectives on moving from performative compliance to operational commitment, treating people as the strongest control rather than the weakest link, and using AI to sharpen human judgment rather than replace it.

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NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, August 13

Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.

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Doing More With Less: How Counties Can Successfully Address Behavioral Health Crisis Response Needs

Join Bamboo Health for a practical discussion on strategies county health departments can use to maximize resources and improve care outcomes.