State & Local Government Organizations
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	National Association of Counties
	The National Association of Counties (NACo), the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States, is a full-service organization that provides legislative, research, technical and public affairs assistance to its members. The association acts as a liaison with other levels of government, works to improve public understanding of counties, serves as a national advocate for counties and provides them with resources to help them find innovative methods to meet the challenges they face.
	National Association of Regional Councils
	The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) is a nonprofit, membership organization serving the interests of regional councils nationwide.
	National Association of Towns and Townships
	The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) is "the voice of America's grassroots governments" and the only national association devoted exclusively to smaller, hometown government. NATaT's purpose is to strengthen the effectiveness of towns, townships and small communities in the U.S. and to promote their interests in the public and private sectors. As a non-profit membership association, NATaT provides technical assistance, educational services and public policy support to local government officials for more than 13,000 grassroots communities throughout the US, as well as to national policymakers, academicians, business leaders and others interested in the health and vitality of America's small town governments
	U. S. Conference of Mayors
	The United States Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are about 1,050 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.
	National Conference of State Legislatures
	The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization dedicated to serving the lawmakers and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. The Conference is a source for research, publications, consulting services, meetings and seminars. It is the national conduit for lawmakers to communicate with one another and share ideas. The Conference is an effective and respected voice for the states in Washington, D.C., representing their interests before Congress, the administration and federal agencies.
	National Governors' Association
	The National Governors' Association (NGA) is the only bipartisan national organization of, by, and for the nation's Governors. Through NGA, the Governors identify priority issues and deal collectively with issues of public policy and governance at both the national and state levels. The association's mission is to provide a forum for Governors to exchange views and experiences among themselves; assistance in solving state focused problems; information on state innovations and practices; and a bipartisan forum for Governors to establish, influence, and implement policy on national issues.
	National League of Cities
	The National League of Cities (NLC) is the country's largest and most representative organization serving municipal governments. Acting on behalf of local governments, NLC's goals include influencing national policy and building understanding and support for cities and towns. Through a wide range of programs and services, NLC assists local leaders in their jobs as policymakers and public servants.
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