“Every county that pays their dues is a member of the organization. It’s an organization that really concerns itself with county issues,” said Lukenbill. “They act as a sort of lobby group when the legislature is in session, trying to keep legislators aware of issues that have real importance to counties and how proposed legislation will impact them.”
The AIC has another benefit for county office-holders.
“They have an education arm that holds conferences and workshops,” said Lukenbill. “It’s really a great continuing education tool for county officials.”
The overall board is made up of representatives of every branch of county governmeant around the state, and is specially constructed to be non-partisan politically and by size of county. The board represents a true cross section of Indiana county government.
“I was very honored to be elected and of course I know it will be a lot of work,” said Lukenbill. “It’s a daunting task but I’m very flattered. I’ve been interested to watch the development of officials when they first get on the board they tend to be meek and mild, but by the end they emerge as strong leaders. The organization does a lot to develop leadership skills.”
Lukenbill will travel around the state for the organization for district meetings and conferences where legislative issues affecting counties are discussed.
Currently in her first term as Auditor, Lukenbill served two terms as Marshall County Treasurer and as president of the Indiana County Treasurers Association. She is a member of the Indiana Auditor’s Association Legislative Committee and has served on the AIC Board since 2005. Lukenbill will continue as the AIC Northwest District Vice President until the AIC Spring District Meetings in May 2009.
The AIC Board of Directors sets policies and legislative goals for the Association.
To learn more, visit
www.IndianaCounties.org and click on the Legislative Center tab.
