0833 - ACCG County Government Law

You may not realize it but there is almost always a legal impact to the decisions that commissioners make. This core course is a broad overview that explores what a county is, how counties fit within the legal hierarchy of U.S. government, and the legal context of commissioner powers and duties. It looks at the legal roles and relationships between the board of commissioners and constitutional officers, and the legal foundations of the tools and agreements commissioners have for carrying out the affairs of the county. Participants will explore open meetings and records, public ethics, and where the line is between legal and illegal and how to stay on the right side of that line. There are eight other core courses that will help you with a foundational understanding of your role as county commissioner.  These include: County Government 101, County Government Finance, Human Resources, Ethics, Property Appraisal and Taxation, Economic Development, Public Health and Safety, and the Leadership Institute.

Course Outline

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of legal authority, responsibilities, basic personal liability, relationships with constitutional officers and the open meetings/open records law.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• ACCG Core Certification : ACCG Core Certification Curriculum