The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is pleased to announce that Morgan County Administrator Belinda Ealey has earned professional designation as a Certified County Administrator from the County Government Education Institute. The CGEI programs are administered by ACCA.

Recipients must first earn a certificate in county administration, which requires 72 hours of course work – six courses of 12 hours each. In order to receive the designation of Certified County Administrator, the professional must complete an additional 24 hours of course work, have a minimum of three years’ experience as county administrator and receive a recommendation from his or her commission.

“We are especially proud of our county administrative staff members because participating in this continuing education program shows their intent to become better public servants,” said ACCA President Merceria Ludgood. “This is a tested program, which means much more than just showing up for a class. It means a great amount of dedication to improving local government services for our citizens.”

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is a statewide organization representing county government in Alabama. ACCA promotes improved county government services in Alabama, offers educational programs for county officials and their staff members, administers insurance programs for county governments and employees, offers legal advice, and represents the interests of county government before state and federal organizations and agencies.