Lee County commissioner elected to state association for county governments

Lee County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, a statewide association representing Alabama’s county governments.

“We are excited about Johnny’s leadership abilities and his dedication to strengthening county government in Alabama, and we believe he will be an excellent addition to the Association’s Board of Directors,” said ACCA President and Elmore County Commission Chairman Joe Faulk. “County government in Alabama is undergoing tremendous changes, and our new board members must provide the leadership necessary to help our counties face these changes on the local level.”

Lawrence represents District 8, which includes Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Coosa, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa Counties.

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is a statewide organization representing county government in Alabama. The organization promotes improved county government services in Alabama, offers educational programs for county officials and their staff members, administers insurance programs for county governments and employees, offers legal advice and represents the interest of county government before state and federal organizations and agencies. The activities of the Association are governed by a Board of Directors composed of three officers, past presidents and representatives elected from 12 Alabama districts.