All members of NACo committees, with the exception of the Audit Committee, are appointed by the NACo president.
The Audit Committee is a committee of the Board of Directors and is composed of Board members. The Board votes to determine who serves on the Audit Committee.
County officials and staff wishing to serve on a Steering Committee must apply through their state associations of counties. After receiving a recommendation from the state association, the NACo president makes the appointment.
Members of Standing Committee and Ad hoc Committees are appointed by the NACo president. A Presidential Appointment Form is available on NACo's website in April. Persons wishing to be considered for a leadership or committee appointment must complete the application and submit it by the posted deadline.
Appointments are announced by the president during the Annual Business Meeting held during the Annual Conference.
County officials and staff from the 100 largest counties that are NACo members may participate in the Large Urban County Caucus.
County officials and staff from rural counties that are NACo members may participate in the Rural Action Caucus.