SPECIAL TO ADVOCATE

MONTGOMERY – Diane Kilpatrick, county administrator for Butler County, was recently elected president of the Association of County Administrators of Alabama, a statewide professional organization.

Kilpatrick previously held the positions of first vice president and second vice president in ACAA. With 18 years of experience in county government, she has been Butler County’s administrator for 10 years. She also holds the professional designation as a certified county administrator through the association.

“ACAA is a tremendous source of knowledge and experience for us,” said Kilpatrick. “The association promotes professionalism and effective government, and it is truly a privilege to be chosen to lead this organization.”

The Association of County Administrators of Alabama, an affiliate group of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, represents professionals serving in administrative-related capacities in county government.

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is a statewide organization representing county government in Alabama. ACCA promotes improved county government services in Alabama, offers educational programs for county officials and their staff members, administers insurance programs for county governments and employees, offers legal advice, and represents the interests of county government before state and federal organizations and agencies. The activities of the association are governed by a board of directors composed of three officers, past presidents and representatives elected from 12 Alabama districts.