AAC hosts newly elected county officials’ school

AAC hosts training for new county officials

Newly elected county officials from across the state of Arkansas attended the Association of Arkansas Counties’ training in December in Little Rock.

Veteran county officials, AAC staff and other state agency representatives collectively provided an overview of the laws and regulations pertaining to county officials. Breakout sessions were held by county elected offices, including judges, county and circuit clerks, treasurers, assessors, collectors and coroners.

Top Left: AAC Executive Director Chris Villines delivers the welcoming address.

Top Right: A standing-room-only crowd was present for the opening session.

Middle Left: AAC Legal Counsel Jonathan Greer and AAC Chief Counsel Mark Whitmore were among the staff who led sessions for the new county officials.

Middle Right: Secretary of State Mark Martin addresses the new county clerks as Drew County Clerk Lyna Gulledge and Polk County Clerk Terri Harrison look on.

Top Left: Sevier County Circuit Clerk Kathy Smith listens intently during a breakout.

Top Right: Marion County Treasurer Ron McPherson introduces himself to colleagues.

Middle Left: Pictured here is Grant County Justice of the Peace Alex White.

Middle Right: Sebastian County Judge David Hudson addresses the new judges.

Bottom Left: Pictured are Collectors Cathy Hardin of Miller County, Amy Jenkins of Boone County and Teresa Smith of Baxter County.

Bottom Right: Johnson County Coroner Pam Cogan takes notes during a breakout.