— Tyler County Auditor Jackie Skinner was recognized recently by the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) for five years of outstanding dedication to county investment education.
The honor was presented during the 2024 Conference of the County Investment Academy held June 10-12 in Irving.
Skinner stood out as one of 30 officials in the state to be honored for five years in the program. A special luncheon was held June 11 to commemorate this pursuit of excellence in investment education, where 50 other officials were also recognized for their own milestones of five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years.
The Texas Public Funds Investment Act requires county commissioners courts to appoint a county investment officer to invest county funds. These officers and their investment staff need to possess a comprehensive understanding of sound investment policies and adhere to the Act’s stringent requirements.
Since 1992, TAC has been providing formal education for county investors through its County Investment Academy, formerly called County Investment Officer training. Participants become members of the Academy by completing the Basics of County Investing Course.
The County Investment Academy provides for the needs of officials and staff involved in public funds investing at the local level by hosting the June conference and the Texas Public Funds Investment Conference in November.
TAC is a nonprofit organization that since its creation in 1969 has played a crucial role in supporting the efforts and needs of counties across the state.
