Membership

Benefits of UCCI Membership

Leadership/Educational

• Eight yearly membership meetings with guest speakers that provide relevant information on critical topics for county officials.
• UCCI Leadership Academy is an educational collaboration with the University of Illinois. This multi-session program is designed for county officials wanting to explore new ideas and learn practical methods that are relevant to current issues, challenges and opportunities across the state.
• Education conferences held each spring, summer and fall to provide training for county officials. Periodic regional seminars held across the state to update county officials on Open Meetings Act, Robert's Rules of Order, Ethics/Conflicts of Interest and other topics impacting the responsibilities of county officials in the governance of their county.
  

Financial

• Counties participating in the ICRMT insurance program receive an 80% discount on UCCI dues.
• Counties joining UCCI as a new member receive a 50% discount on first year dues.
• There are no attendance/registration fees to participate in functions or educational seminars hosted by UCCI.
• Member counties are paid an attendance stipend of $400 for every regularly scheduled UCCI membership meeting at which they have a representative attend and receive a mileage stipend to help offset travel costs.

Legislative/Legal

• Representation of and advocacy for UCCI members before the Illinois General Assembly and regulatory agencies.
• Tracking of proposed legislation impacting county government.
• Publication of Annual Statewide Salary & Fringe Benefits Survey.
• Online access to “Practical Guide to County Government Law” reference guide.
• Legal opinions and updates from UCCI legal counsel.