Florida Association of Counties provides many opportunities for county officials to gain valuable knowledge and compare experiences with other officials from across the state. Our four conferences are:
2010 Calendar of Events
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September 22-24, 2010
Renaissance Vinoy Resort (Pinellas County)
In the fall FAC hosts our annual Policy and Legislative Conferences which are held to develop and then finalize FAC’s legislative policies for the upcoming session. The FAC Policy Committee Conference is designed to bring to the forefront the many policy issues facing counties, debate and discuss new and old issues and narrow down the policies for a final vote before the end of the year.
November 17-19, 2010
Amelia Island Plantation (Nassau County)
The FAC Legislative Conference is the final opportunity for the membership and Legislative Policy Committees to meet and voice their opinion on the policies FAC lobbies during the legislative session. On the final day, commissioners vote and adopt the final FAC policies. Hotel and registration information will be available following our Policy Conference in September 2009.
March 2011 - Date and Location TBD
Each March during the height of the Legislative Session, FAC hosts our legislative day. Commissioners and staff are encouraged to come to Tallahassee to assist in the lobbying efforts to protect home rule and prevent unfunded mandates. The day begins with an update on what is happening with the legislative session and the afternoon is spent lobbying local delegations.
June 21-24, 2011
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (Orange County)
For the last 81 years, the Florida Association of Counties has held an annual conference. This is the FAC’s largest event each year and offers an opportunity for hundreds of commissioners and county staff from across the state to come together for continuing education and critical networking. In addition to the educational sessions, this event also includes a 100+ booth educational exhibition – with exhibitors from around the country sharing cost saving tools and products with counties.