The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented Citrus County Commissioner Winn Webb with the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC) designation following his completion of a comprehensive study program developed by the association.

Commissioner Webb received the designation along with 29 other county commissioners during an awards ceremony held at the FAC Annual Conference in Orange County, Florida on June 22.

“This was, by far, one of the most informative courses that I’ve had the pleasure of taking,” Webb said. “Of the numerous things I learned, what I found most beneficial was discussing the difference between energy and synergy, and, how we don’t always know what we think we know.

“I wish all commissioners could take this course.”

Launched by FAC in 2006, the ACC education program, "The Florida Forum for County Leaders", is an advanced leadership program designed for graduates of the Certified County Commissioners (CCC) program.

The ACC program is organized as a series of three seminars, with 27 hours of course work. The course content focuses on leadership with an overarching theme of growth and development in Florida. Seminars include Leadership Skills in Florida's Growth Environment; Strategic Visioning and Implementing that Vision; and Understanding and Working with Stakeholders in Florida's Growth Environment.

For information about the ACC program and courses, visit the FAC web site at www.fl-counties.com.

For 80 years, the FAC has represented the diverse interests of Florida’s counties, emphasizing the importance of protecting home rule – the concept that government closest to the people governs best. The Florida Association of Counties helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration.