About MAC


Purpose and Responsibilities

The Missouri Association of Counties (MAC), formed in 1972, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member service organization dedicated to the improvement of county government. It was designed and incorporated by county elected officials to provide services, research, uniformity, and coordination among member counties, in order for the county elected officials to best serve their constituents.


Our Mission

MAC shall promote county interests, support best practices, and provide services to ensure fair, effective, efficient government for the good of all counties and taxpayers.


Our Vision

MAC will be the foremost voice of county officials representing all Missouri counties. We will be a highly visible civic force with a well-informed and motivated membership governed by a diverse Board of Directors. We will be a highly interactive service provider to all county officials and other government entities offering lobbying, insurance programs, education, research, grant development, and consulting services resulting in our ability to affect public policy to the greatest benefit of county government.


Our Values

MAC conducts its affairs in a professional, accountable manner acting with the highest integrity. We are knowledgeable, resourceful, and credible and adhere to these values at all times.