Scott receives national appointment

Commissioner Francine Scott has been appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee.

In this one-year appointment, Scott will provide strategic direction and guidance on matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.

Throughout the year, committee members will participate in monthly conference calls and attend NACo conferences to stay informed of developments from Capitol Hill and provide a platform to discuss county issues with their colleagues across the nation.

For more information on NACo’s steering committees, visit https:// www.naco.org/.