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The South Carolina Association of Counties welcomed about 60 new faces for the Newly Elected County Council Member Orientation on Dec. 11 in Columbia. Held after the November election in even-numbered years, this training provides insight into the roles and responsibilities of county officials.... Read more
From hurricane recovery to an inside look at one of the most modern county government facilities in the region, SCAC’s 2024 Legislative Conference focused on the future.
“South Carolina continues to be a winner across the country in terms of economic development,” Rep. Bruce Bannister of Greenville, who serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, told attendees during a panel at the event on Dec. 6. “That’s an incredible testament to the leadership of counties.”... Read more
The Home Rule Handbook is intended to be a readily available reference for information on laws affecting county government structure and operations. The 2024 edition is now available on the Publications page.Read more
Lawyers from across the state recently spent the day collaborating and learning from each other at the 2024 SC Local Government Attorneys’ Institute, hosted by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC).
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