Two of the three county commissioners have been named to the executive board of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.

According the CCAP website, the association's mission is to “strengthen Pennsylvania counties' ability to govern their own affairs and improve the well-being and quality of life of their constituents.”

The association also works with the governor and state legislators to influence state policy and legislation.

Commissioner Kevin Boozel was named second vice president and Commissioners Chairman Leslie Osche was named treasurer of CCAP last week at the association's 132nd annual conference in Gettysburg.

The appointments marked both commissioners' first time on the CCAP executive board.

Boozel said his main task will be to support the board's initiatives that appear in the form of resolutions.

“It's exciting,” Boozel said of his election to the CCAP board. “It's a great opportunity to let Western Pennsylvania be heard across the state.”

Osche was named treasurer after the resignation of the existing treasurer due to campaign responsibilities.

“It was somewhat unexpected, but I'm happy to step in and help,” Osche said.

She will work with the finance team in overseeing CCAP audits, review finances and provide treasurer's reports to the association's membership.

Osche will attend three CCAP conferences per year and participate in conference calls as needed.

She echoed Boozel's sentiments regarding keeping the interests of the western part of the state in the ears of Harrisburg decision-makers.

“It gives Butler County a voice and input into the policy-making process,” Osche said.