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For information on the SCAC Institute of Government courses offered online, the announcement of the new location and schedule for the 2022 Annual Conference, and more, check out the new edition of the Carolina Counties newsletter.

Thirteen South Carolina county officials and staff successfully completed the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12-week online program that empowers front-line county government employees with fundamental leadership skills. Across the...

SCAC hosted the 2021 Legislative Conference in Charleston Dec. 2 -3. County officials received updates on infrastructure challenges and opportunities from Bonnie Ammons, Executive Director, SC Rural Infrastructure Authority; Leland Colvin, Deputy...

The Revenue Resources and Home Rule Handbook supplements for 2021 are now available online. You can also access Acts That Affect Counties digitally as well.

Each year, the RIA contacts utility systems throughout the state, in an effort to obtain accurate and current information regarding water and sewer rates in South Carolina. The resulting updated interactive map and corresponding spreadsheet is now...

ICMA surveyed local government chief administrative officers (CAOs) in September 2021 about their priorities for utilizing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF). Nearly 600 town, city, and county managers responded...

The Association’s 2022 Annual Conference will be held August 1-4, 2022, at the Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms. In order to receive the lowest room rate for county officials, the conference schedule has been modified. County officials will receive...

The U.S. Department of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on November 4, 2021, requiring employers with over 100 employees to require those employees to become...

Members of the County Council Coalition met virtually on Oct. 21 and heard from experts on land conservation banks, redistricting, and the Statewide Ortho Mapping Program. The SC Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office discussed the County Sponsorship...

The September General Fund Revenue Digest and General Fund Revenue Monitor from the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office are now available. These reports will also be posted on the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office webpage.

SCAC has prepared a resource for counties when a vacancy occurs in a county elected office. This document is not intended to provide legal advice. Please consult your county attorney when a vacancy occurs to ensure that your county satisfies the...

October's Regulation and Case Law Update is now available online. CAOs/Attorneys are encouraged to forward this update to impacted county departments.