For Immediate
Release:
January 31, 2022
County Administrator
elected president of NJAC
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners would like to congratulate County Administrator Teri O'Connor for
being sworn in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties
(NJAC). O'Connor is the first non-elected official elected to the position.
“The success of Monmouth
County is due in large part to Teri O’Connor, and that is why this is such an
honor for me, and the entire Board of Monmouth County Commissioners, to share
in this day as she is sworn-in as the first county administrator and
non-elected official to serve as the President of NJAC,” said Commissioner
Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Congratulations Teri! We are confident that you
will do an incredible job as the 81st President of NJAC.”
“Today I stand here as the first county administrator to
serve as president of this outstanding organization, but I stand on behalf of
all county administrators in recognition of the work that we do and the
importance of that work,”
said Monmouth County Administrator Teri
O’Connor, 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties. “There are
21 of us and we are a close group of professionals who rely on one another to
fully discuss issues that are facing our counties. The recognition of this work
by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and all elected county
officials in New Jersey is greatly appreciated. Today, statewide, you are
acknowledging the impact of our work and we are grateful.”
“We are so proud of Teri as she begins her term as the
president of NJAC and we know that she is going to bring the same dedication
and energy to the position that she does every day as the Monmouth County
Administrator,” said Commissioner Nick DiRocco, who serves as the Alternate
member of the NJAC Board of Directors and formerly served as the Legislative
Director for NJAC. “I look forward to working with Teri and the entire NJAC
Board of Directors through the coming year.”
“I look forward to working with Teri O’Connor as President of
NJAC in advocating for innovative programs and initiatives that empower county
governments across the state to deliver critical services in an efficient and
effective manner,” said John Donnadio, Executive Director of NJAC.
NJAC is committed to advocating for legislation, regulations,
and policy directives that empower county governments to operate more
effectively and efficiently. As a non-partisan organization that represents the
only true regional form of government in the State with a unified and proactive
voice, NJAC is committed to advancing innovative programs and initiatives that
enhance the level of service provided and save valuable taxpayer dollars.
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Trenton, NJ -- Monmouth County Administrator Teri O'Connor gives an address after being sworn in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties on Jan. 28, 2022.
Trenton, NJ -- Monmouth County officials (left to right: Commissioner Ross F. Licitria, County Acting Prosecutor Lori Linsky, County Surrogate Maureen Raisch, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, County Administrator Teri O'Connor, Commissioner Nick DiRocco, County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon and County Sheriff Shaun Golden) congratulate Monmouth County Administrator Teri O'Connor for being sworn in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties on Jan. 28, 2022.
Trenton, NJ -- Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone issues the Oath of Office to Monmouth County Administrator Teri O'Connor, swearing her in as the 81st President of the New Jersey Association of Counties on Jan. 28, 2022.
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