March 2021
The Role of Purpose Driven Policy: Deliberations & Decision Making
Certified County Supervisors’ Program The Role of Purpose Driven Policy: Deliberations & Decision Making Opening Session | Friday, March 12 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Closing Session | Friday, May 7 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Registration Form | Register Online Registration Deadline | February 17, 2021
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VACo Regional Meetings
Regional Meetings are held annually to give local elected officials, county administrators and legislators an opportunity to discuss challenges and offer solutions. Discussions are always vibrant and productive. Regional Meetings help steer VACo in the development of its legislative program. We enjoy visiting our VACo Regions and hearing from our members each year. Here’s a list of VACo Regions. VACo Contact: Karie Walker
Find out more »County Supervisors’ Forum
DATE: April 29-30, 2021 | Registration Form | Register Online The theme for this year's County Supervisors' Forum is "The Role of the Supervisor." If you are a Virginia County Supervisor or county elected official - this event is for you. The County Supervisors' Forum offers peer-to-peer education from some of the most experienced public servants and leaders in the Commonwealth. The education will focus on your role as a supervisor, how to communicate more effectively, the county budget, transparency…
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Inventing Your County’s Future: The Role of Community Planning
Certified County Supervisors’ Program Inventing Your County’s Future: The Role of Community Planning Opening Session | Friday, May 28 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Closing Session | Friday, August 6 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Registration Form | Register Online Registration Deadline | May 10, 2021
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County Officials’ Summit
August 19 | Registration Form | Hilton Richmond Short Pump Hotel and Spa The 2021 VACo County Officials' Summit will be our first in-person event in over a year, and we cannot wait to see everyone. The Summit is known for political discussion and this year, we turn the focus to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General elections. We look forward to hearing from the Democrat and Republican candidates as they share their policy perspectives and goals for the future. We…
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Governance in the 21st Century: The Role of Leadership
Certified County Supervisors’ Program Governance in the 21st Century: The Role of Leadership Opening Session | Friday, September 10 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Closing Session | Friday, October 29 | Albemarle County and VACo Training Center or Virtual Webex Registration Form | Register Online Registration Deadline | August 13, 2021
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VACo 2021 Annual Conference
2021 VACo Annual Conference November 14-16 | Hilton Norfolk The Main Agenda | Breakout Sessions | Keynote Speakers VACo is stronger together - united in our passion for serving our communities. It's been a long time since we've been together. Sharing experiences. Discussing challenges. Supporting each other. This absence has made us even more excited to see you again when we meet in person for the 2021 VACo Annual Conference on November 14-16 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main. If…
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2022 Rural Caucus Reception
February 2, 2022 | 530pm - 8pm | Omni Richmond Hotel REGISTRATION FORM | REGISTER ONLINE | OMNI HOTEL ROOM FORM Also, join us on Wednesday, February 2 for the Rural Reception hosted by VACo and the Virginia Rural Center. Discuss issues that impact rural Virginia with colleagues and legislators while making personal connections with folks from across the Commonwealth. Register today online or fax the Registration Form to 804.788.0083. We look forward to seeing you at these two exciting events during the 2022 General Assembly Session. VACo Contact: Valerie…
Find out more »2022 Local Government Day
Advocate for Counties Thursday, February 3, 2022 | Omni Richmond Hotel | REGISTRATION FORM | REGISTER ONLINE Local Government Day It's a day for all of us. Counties. Cities. Towns. Planning Districts. It's a day for us to learn how the decisions being made by the General Assembly might affect us. And it's a day to make our voices heard. Attend Local Government Day. Then visit the Capitol to meet with your legislators and observe committee meetings. Later join us…
Find out more »2022 Chairpersons’ Institute
Friday, February 4, 2022 and Saturday, February 5, 2022 | Omni Richmond Hotel REGISTRATION FORM | REGISTER ONLINE The Institute: Virginia Association of Counties offers the County Board Chairpersons’ Institute to Board Chairs to focus on the specific roles of that position, including meeting management, communications, work relationships, leadership, and goal setting. An overview of county government and the work of county supervisors are also covered. Who should attend: New and incumbent County Board Chairs and Vice Chairs will come…
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