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Home My WebLink About052223 FW_ Now accepting policy resolutions and platform changes for the 2023 NACo Annual Conference ________________________________ From: NACo Sent: Monday, May 22, 2023 9:10:27 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Now accepting policy resolutions and platform changes for the 2023 NACo Annual Conference ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ In preparation for the 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition, NACo members are invited to submit Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=x9GIM2R2dV4WzsCfoOhxRizM9Pi5vgqAsXcvXSdSXSP-2WSG6dtUQ1nQMcx9Q02P73K_r4TxdBaT_Vzw4YSpxg~~ &t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=whcly-6NktK2y8aKWJpEzXzUvbwjs3NTU2DWLOVeGjztphz26fDoCNXLkt7n8y9fa7kS0TqDNQOcKJeugw35xQ~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> NACo 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE POLICY RESOLUTIONS & PLATFORM CHANGES Deadline: Wednesday, June 21 In preparation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=W2EeMljm56AmzdmCQVPGOmsDixfgVVmzBtm ubXqRe6b7wZC-q1U8inN3mfEM7osLBN4kNuQ8xqsJq0YwOtRNOA~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> , NACo members are invited to submit policy resolutions and platform changes to be considered during the conference. The deadline to submit resolutions is Wednesday, June 21. The NACo resolutions process offers members the opportunity to participate in national policy decisions affecting county governments. During the Annual Conference, NACo’s 10 policy steering committees <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=m4EbAJQ_tCS5Lk3pETiu5H-3WGdP_RZ7WLnT4DpTQElyhha9BM-wK9Q-HHIg0k7t0dQZhL_Vckr_k7l3Pnvcog~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> , board of directors and the general membership will consider proposed policy resolutions and platform language to guide NACo's advocacy efforts until the next NACo Annual Conference in July 2024. The American County Platform <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=A8Fc1nLd6wBmProKXjFjWtRHEMz5mBC3WxETrYOejYwqFq_ajrvMuYZmIQ9CoBDDGMHvU86qEWY9Cm4mTHTzyg~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiI I-BQ6eaw~~> and the association's policy resolutions are carefully considered statements of the needs and interests of county governments. These federal policy statements serve as a guide for NACo members and staff to advance the association's policy agenda before Congress, the White House and federal agencies. Please refer to the comprehensive overview of NACo's policy resolution process here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=WTfWX2XNWmQobS7iSv03ZYP9EwCsomZcqXcN6Xx-nVpJC7750k oUMuJn8JA-k2T3KLE0URJhJxSqfkooxOqrpA~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> . HOW TO SUBMIT AND FORMAT RESOLUTIONS When submitting resolutions and platform changes, please work with the appropriate steering committee staff liaison <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=2pODD1rKgR0ASED7kf mSlP233lKb_2x1qGmhXXFgM2tx6QqPKuvQvytMJ60NSwWjwj736AiiUt3h0GAoDpIGWg~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> to adhere to the following guidelines: All policy resolutions must be submitted electronically as a Word document via email to resolutions@naco.org <mailto:resolutions@naco.org> by June 21, 2023. Submissions MUST identify the title and issue area in the email subject line (e.g. Social Services Block Grant, Human Services and Education). Resolutions should be concise and no more than one page in length. The standard format includes: * 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 * 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 is required. VIEW A SAMPLE RESOLUTION <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=qRX3WzM0-gGPE7tt9cAXj3sV9JSCRTMpj_1CbwrfZk1HJ7kluAWI_uIBrwFbFtJL15uSxlyTZN6VuCluAnm4zQ~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ 6eaw~~> POLICY PROCESS OVERVIEW <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=b6OIRT1n9Kos646PDbIWCBCZng-wXv5tpWHrpA6Eap0vnc-1Vx29O_9yKkM4blqCGcZPbasOLFAzK9zRNdmguA~~&t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6 eaw~~> IMPORTANT REMINDER If you plan to submit a policy resolution, you (or a designated representative) must be present in person during the steering committee meeting at the 2023 Annual Conference to introduce and explain the resolution. PLATFORM CHANGES AND EXISTING RESOLUTIONS Platform changes may also be considered at the Annual Conference. All resolutions previously passed, both at last year’s 2022 Annual Business Meeting and at NACo’s 2023 Legislative Conference, expire at this conference and must be resubmitted as either a resolution or platform change in order to continue as NACo policy. QUESTIONS? We are happy to help. Please contact NACo Director of Government Affairs Eryn Hurley at?ehurley@naco.org <mailto:ehurley@naco.org> ,?or the appropriate steering committee liaison, with additional questions or concerns.?Click here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=xbu3ZRZFVHsc_nlP8mZl6kFjhUwfxI6vSr6kN8fiaUrEfAFdFc4tvEIbj5FrNDz_57_B8wj89ONMou8DYskx1A~~ &t=GUu3lvY4rPBPiII-BQ6eaw~~> ?to see NACo's government affairs staff contact list. 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