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.
2026 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference
The NACo Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference brings together county officials from across the nation to focus on pressing issues facing Western counties and our residents.
County Strategies to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Join NACo and the Healthy Counties Innovation Council for a webinar exploring how counties are supporting mental health across the lifespan.
Navigating Workforce System Consolidation: Policy Guidance for Local Leaders
Attendees will gain clear, actionable insights to help their communities prepare for and navigate proposals to consolidate or redesignate workforce areas.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, May 7
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, May 21
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
From Classroom to County: Leading with High-Performance Results
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
How do county leaders move from theory to transformative action? This webinar features a panel of graduates from the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy who will share real-world examples of the program's 5 essential skills.
- Lead: Fostered cultures of accountability within their local governments
- Organize: Managed complex organizational change
- Collaborate: How they’ve broken down departmental silos
- Deliver: Drive better community outcomes
- Communicate: How to effectively speak the language of the organization across diverse stakeholder groups
Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to apply these high-performance strategies to their own organizations. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, join us to discover how to bridge the gap between leadership potential and measurable impact.
This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.
For more information, visit the event page!