FAC helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration. The Florida Association of Counties helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration. TO PREPARE, PROMOTE, PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS; CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES AND SEMINARS; CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL DATA BASE FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND TO PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.