Local Official's Certification of Need for a Continuing Education Program
The Committee recognizes that there may be occasions where a local government official identifies an existing continuing education program or offering, or an upcoming seminar, webinar, or other presentation, that would be particularly relevant and could meet all or a portion of the annual continuing education needs of that community.
However, for any number of reasons, getting the provider of the program to make application for South Carolina Planning Education Continuing Education (SCPEAC) credits may prove too time consuming, or costly, or simply impractical.
In such instances, the local government Planning Director, or the regional COG Director providing training for that local government, may make application on behalf of that local government only, certifying that this particular Continuing Education training offering meets the needs of the local government. The Local Official must explain how attendance and participation will be confirmed.
Technology offers opportunities to enhance traditional learning models by increasing access to educational opportunities for officials or employees. Educational proposals from an array of providers and through different formats will be considered, dependent upon quality control provisions. In all cases, participation and attendance of individuals must be accomplished through the use of technology or via a designated individual who is in attendance for that purpose.
Credit Hours are based on actual minutes of education including reasonable question and answer periods during the class. Note: Introductory remarks, business meetings, breaks, receptions, luncheons, etc. are not to be included in the computation of credit.
Local government certification is not needed for training programs provided by SCPEAC-approved Sponsors of Continuing Education Training Programs. List of Approved Sponsors.
All proposals will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee within 10 working days of receipt. If no concerns or objections are raised by the committee members, the application will be considered approved. If there are concerns, or additional information is required, applicants will be informed and a committee meeting will be scheduled at the earliest opportunity. Applicants will receive notice of the action taken from the Municipal Assocation, they have been appointed by the SCPEAC to provide administrative support.
Request for Certification of an Upcoming Continuing Education Program.
Note: State law requires certification of attendance.
We have provided a model for A Uniform Certificate of Attendance for use in the Continuing Education training. This is a suggested model to document attendance at the activities. See SC Code Sec. 6-29-1360. This is not a requirement but a suggested model.
The model Uniform Certificate of AttendanceQuestions pertaining to any of these applications or general information should be directed to:
Deputy Executive Director
Municipal Association of South Carolina
p: 803.933.1228 | www.masc.sc