The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), founded in 1908, was established for the betterment of county government in North Carolina. The NCACC serves as the counties’ advocate before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government. Boards of commissioners in every county are eligible for membership in the Association. Collectively through the Association, they strive to preserve and protect the authority and ability of county governments to deliver the services for which they are responsible. The Association employs a professional staff to run the day-to-day operations and to provide expertise in the areas of lobbying, fiscal and legal research, communications, intergovernmental relations, information technology, field visits and risk management services.