Orientation for Newly Elected Countywide Officials
Orientation is offered free of charge to those who have recently been elected to serve as county auditor, treasurer, clerk of court, coroner, probate judge, register of deeds, or sheriff. This session is designed to provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of county officials and the association’s programs and services. Participants will learn about forms and powers of county government, state ethics act, budget basics and funding sources, how a bill becomes a law, and strategies for building relationships with county council and county administration.
Participants who complete the day-long orientation will receive six credit hours toward their Level I certification in the Institute of Government for County Officials.
There is no registration fee, but registration is required. The deadline to register is Monday, March 3, 2025.
Hotel Reservations
Make a hotel reservation at the DoubleTree by Hilton (2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC 29210). To ensure you book within the SCAC room block, please use the link provided to reserve your room by Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Rooms are $129 per night, plus taxes. Individual cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the check-in date. If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call 1-866-247-3572 and mention the group code, CDTSAC.