CCI Mission:  A Force for Colorado's Counties

Goals:

Advocate and Lobby for CCI Policies
Current legislation
Identify issues, accept county issue recommendations, use CCI policy statement to guide position on bills
 

Work With Other Public and Private Partners
Colorado General Assembly
Other local partners
Federal and state agencies
Private businesses/others

Improve Grassroots Lobbying
Increase use of e-mail 
Speed communication to legislators and commissioners

Increase CCI Profile as Statewide Voice
Market CCI accomplishments to community leaders and officials
Increase interaction between members and elected and appointed leaders
Maintain reputation as a positive and honest resource

Research and Information

Increase Research and Reference Services
Hard copy and electronic
Develop research agenda
Conduct research

Speed Retrieval and Delivery of Information
Using technology and website

Increase Communication of CCI Message
Media relations
Website
Publications

Develop Workshops 
Assess needs
Locate or originate materials
Partner with others

Education and Information
Quality conference planning
Development partners and sponsors
Assess needs 
Offer quality programs

Facilitate Steering Committees and Districts
Improve staffing 
Make it easier for members to participate
District meetings
Promote grassroots lobbying strategy 
Encourage associate members to attend meetings
Disseminate and share information

Sponsor and Promote Educational Workshops
Develop partners and sponsors
Delivery of research materials

Association Improvements
Electronic communications
Determine involvement with other county officials
Effective representation  for all members

Operational Improvements
Technology
Communication

Diversify Association Revenue
Increase associate members
Increase sponsorship funding