Lobbying

Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC)

The Iowa State Association of Counties is a private, nonprofit corporation. ISAC members are elected and appointed county officials from all 99 counties. ISAC's mission is to promote effective and responsible county government for the people of Iowa. ISAC's vision is to be the principal, authoritative source of representation, information and services for and about county government in Iowa.

In Fiscal Year 2012, Jasper County paid $5,000 in dues/memberships to ISAC.

National Association of Counties (NACo)

NACo is the only national organization representing the nation's 3,068 counties, parishes and boroughs. Driven by a strong membership, NACo's Board of Directors represents counties across America. NACo's Executive Committee is composed of four officers elected by the membership and a regional representative from each of the four regions in the country. County leaders develop and shape the association's mission, goals and legislative priorities. NACo is headquartered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with a professional staff of 68 led by Executive Director Matthew D. Chase.

In Fiscal Year 2012, Jasper County paid $757 in dues/memberships to NACo.