NACo Bylaws and Governance Review Committee
The NACo Bylaws and Governance Review Committee submits the following documents for consideration.
Proposed Bylaws Changes Comparison
Index of Proposed Bylaws Changes
Clean Version – Proposed NACo Bylaws
Proposed Changes to the American County Platform Preamble
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
NACo Membership Call
Understanding the 2025 Bylaws and Governance Committee’s Proposed Changes
Bylaws Committee Chair and NACo First Vice President J.D. Clark, along with NACo CEO and Executive Director Matt Chase, walk through proposed bylaw changes as part of NACo's comprehensive review every four years and help you prepare for the upcoming vote in July.
Unlock the Full Potential of Retirement Plans: Discover the Advantages of Today's Lifetime Income Solutions
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® revealed that roughly ¾ of Americans fear they’ll run out of money before they run out of time. (1)
Join Nationwide and NACo EDGE for a presentation that discusses how lifetime income solutions can build participant confidence. Many misconceptions surround incorporating lifetime income into retirement planning. This presentation offers positive reality checks about solutions that can help participants achieve a more secure retirement.
(1) “Century Club Insights Report,” prepared by Edelman for Nationwide, March 2025. Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Provisions of these options may vary based on plan selection and/or by state regulation. These investment options may not be available in all states. This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss NRM-23166AO.1 (06/25)
Proactively Defend Your Collection Rate: How Automation Makes It Possible
Join Leah Bezanson, Patient Revenue Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Human Services and Erica Gregory, SVP & GM, Revenue Cycle Management at Netsmart, for insights on how automation can help protect collection rates, enhance accuracy and improve data visibility.
Legislative Landscape: Prescription Drug Costs & County Impacts
Curious about Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and how they impact your county’s pharmacy benefits? This webinar from NACo's Public Promise Insurance breaks down what PBMs do, why they matter to counties, and how new legislation may reshape the cost and delivery of prescription drugs.
Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, July 24
Join NACo’s Government Affairs team for week five of a biweekly series on key developments from the White House and Congress. Discussions will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in for an inside look at how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2024-2025
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.
Exploring the Art of the Possible with AI for Countywide Services
Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) and C3 AI for a webinar on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming county-level government services. Building on NACo’s successful Technology Information Forum, this session brings together AI experts and county leaders to explore real-world use cases, opportunities for pilots and proofs of concept, and practical tips to launch AI initiatives.
From automating property assessments to enhancing public safety investigations and improving constituent engagement, counties are already leveraging AI to modernize services, reduce costs, and deliver better outcomes for residents. This webinar will showcase how counties can responsibly implement AI to meet their missions faster, smarter, and more equitably.