WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today applauded Senate passage of legislation to delay implementation of new federal flood insurance premiums which would cause insurance rates to rise rapidly in certain areas of the country. For information on how this legislation would impact counties and the people they serve, please click here to read NACo's new legislative presentation on Biggert-Waters and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2012
On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law the “Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012,” which reauthorizes and reforms the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years through September 30, 2017. Information on the Biggert-Waters Act including a comprehensive overview can be found here.
For a list of all 2013 MAS Scholarship recipients click here.
The Mississippi Association of Supervisors (MAS) has a history of supporting higher education through the awarding of scholarships to Mississippi community and junior college scholarships. The program has been alive for over 10 years and was recently revamped with an increased donation that will allow even more students to reap the benefits and further their educations.
The standards and process recommended by the MAS Nominating Committee and approved by the MAS Board of Directors for members seeking to run for office or a committee position within the Mississippi Association of Supervisors can be found here.
A topic presented at the MAS October Educational Conference concerned IRS regulations pertaining to automobile use by county employees and county officials.
Links to the regulations referenced in the conference talk are listed here:
IRS Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits)
A topic presented at the MAS October Educational Conference was Mississippi's Open Carry Law and how it pertains to county property. A pdf of the PowerPoint presentation can be found here.
The attached information was presented at the recent MAS Conference. It concerns the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it applies to group health insurance providers which includes county governments.
Group Health Insurance Providers-Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implementation
MDEQ Announces Availability of $1 Million for Cooperative Recycling Grants
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