UAC is pleased to invite county officials to attend the 2010 County Official Day at the Legislature, January 29 at the State Capitol Complex.

Each year this meeting gives officials an opportunity to discuss the issues that impact counties and their individual offices most. It also is an excellent way to connect with local legislators, helping them to understand key points of important pieces of legislation.

"The importance of this event cannot be over-stated," states UAC Executive Director Brent Gardner. "When county officials show up in greater numbers to our Legislature Day and other subsequent meetings, legislators take note and listen more intently to our positions."

The day begins with a continental breakfast at 9:00 am and is followed by some group discussion of issues and then breakouts by affiliate organization to discuss issues pertaining to individual offices. Next, officials walk over to the Rotunda and invite their legislator to the lunch where officials and legislators are given the opportunity to discuss specific items of importance.

Equally as important as the day itself is the preparation work of understanding the key issues that are coming up and then extending a personal invitation to local legislators to have lunch on January 29. This ground-work will make a huge difference toward meaningful dialogue and attendance of an official's legislator.

To register for this event, simply go to the Calendar section of this website and select County Officials Day at the Legislature. You can also watch for a printed copy of the registration that should have been e-mailed to you previously or can be obtained by clicking here.