Title
Discussion and Possible Approval of Los Alamos County Policy Proposals to the National Association of Counties (NACo)
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the submission of the policy proposals as agreed upon to the National Association of Counties policy process for consideration.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the policy proposals for submission as requested.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Los Alamos County Council Federal Working Group recommends approval of the proposed policies for submission to the National Association of Counties.
Body
The National Association of Counties (NACo) develops annual policies for which the organization and its members advocate. Policies that are proposed and approved during the NACo Annual Conference remain in place for a full year. The proposed policies included in this item would support the goals of Los Alamos County. If accepted and approved by the membership of NACo, these policies would find additional support through the advocacy staff of NACo and through the nation-wide County membership of NACo.
Alternatives
The Council could choose to allow staff to submit the proposals under consideration to NACo without endorsing the policies.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
If approved those representatives of Los Alamos County that are on policy committees for NACo would have to present the policies at the NACo Legislative Conference in July 2025. Those representatives would likely attend the conference regardless of the policy submission and therefore there is no additional fiscal or staff impact.
Attachments
A - Permitting Reform Policy Resolution
B - NACo Proposed Resolution Encouraging Congress to Create a DOE Infrastructure Program for Host and Neighboring Communities
C -NACo Nuclear Resolution with Potential Changes