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Association of Indiana Counties
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) was established in 1957 with the purpose of improving county government and is currently headquartered in downtown Indianapolis. The AIC represents the interest of Indiana county governments to the Indiana state government. The AIC seeks the betterment of county government through: representation of counties at the Indiana General Assembly; research and dissemination of information; communications through publications and seminars; professional training and educational programs; liaison between counties, state, and federal agencies; and technical and managerial assistance.

The AIC is governed by a Board of Directors that is made up of elected county officials and is responsible for overall Association policy and management. Five offices, (a president, first, second, and third vice presidents, and a treasurer) comprise the AIC Executive Committee, which oversees administration of the Association including presidents and vice presidents from each of six regional districts also serve on the Board.

Training and Education
The Association of Indiana Counties is dedicated to assisting county government officials and employees become more efficient and better problem solvers. In order to accomplish this the AIC offers county officials a wide variety of training opportunities.

Diploma Program

The AIC's professional development program is called DIPLOMA. The AIC offers one DIPLOMA course a month and provides county officials with the opportunity to achieve different levels of accomplishments - from the DIPLOMA certificate to the Platinum Masters Pin.

County Government Week

In addition to valuing education for their members, the AIC also recognizes the importance of educating the public about the valuable services that county government provides.

Newly Elected Officials

Every odd year after elections for county officials, the AIC hosts the Newly Elected Officials Seminar as a basic introductory class to introduce newly elected officials to county government.

Representing Local Government
The Association of Indiana Counties has 3 registered lobbyist who lobby on behalf of local government. The AIC takes an active role in shaping legislation that directly influences local government. From issues ranging from government reform, election law, and property taxes the AIC ensures that local governments have a say in the Indiana General Assembly.

Annual Conference
The Association of Indiana Counties provides its members the opportunity to attend ten educational workshops, participate in an an exhibit hall of over 100 booths and network with over 500 county elected officials and county employees throughout the state of Indiana. The conference location rotates around the state every year. the 2010 annual conference is September 27-30 at the Blue Chip Hotel in LaPorte County.

Indiana News 92
Indiana News 92 is a magazine that is published bi-monthly by the Association of Indiana Counties. It is distributed to county elected officials, county employees, state and federal legislators, state agency personnel, the National Association of Counties, universities, non-profit associations, media, and organizations interested in the betterment of county government.