AAC Legal Counsel elected to national board

Lindsey Bailey French, AAC Legal Counsel, has been elected to serve as secretary/treasurer of the National Association of County Civil Attorneys (NACCA), an affiliate organization of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

The election took place in July.

“NACCA has been a wonderful resource for me to be able to exchange ideas and information with other county civil attorneys and state association attorneys across the country,” French said. “I am truly honored to have been elected by my peers at the NACo Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida, and I look forward to serving on the board to help carry out the important work of NACCA.”

The NACCA membership is composed of attorneys representing counties throughout the United States. NACCA is dedicated to advancing the interests and education of attorneys who represent county governments and their agencies. The organization seeks to help county attorneys keep apprised of cutting-edge legal issues facing county governments and helps to identify best practices in resolving issues confronting local county departments and agencies.

AAC Executive Director Chris Villines said he is “so proud of Lindsey and the great representation she gives of Arkansas in this national group. It’s no surprise that they value her skills and personality and have given her this tremendous opportunity to lead nationally, just like she already does here. It’s another shining example of the outstanding staff that has been assembled here at the Association of Arkansas Counties.”

Typically, the secretary/treasurer of NACCA will ascend to vice president, then to president, then to past president of the organization.