Request for Certification as an Approved Sponsor of Continuing Education Programs
The SC Planning Education Advisory Committee (SCPEAC), established pursuant to Section 6-29-1310 (et. Seq.) South Carolina Code of Laws, seeks proposals by providers of educational programs and/or courses to be reviewed and considered for certification by the Advisory Committee.
Title 6, Chapter 29, South Carolina Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act Of 1994, Article 9 requires a minimum of 3 hours of continuing education (CE) annually for those who are not exempt pursuant to Section 6-29-1350. Appointed officials (planning commissioners, board of zoning appeals members, or board of architectural review members) and professional employees (planning professionals, zoning administrator or official, or a deputy or assistant to the above) are required to comply with the educational provisions. See Section 6-29-1310 (et. Seq.) for further details.
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. See below for information on Coordinator qualifications; no self-educational methods are authorized.
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.
The Committee has determined that certain organizations provide conferences and training programs that meet the standards for continuing education and may be pre-approved as Sponsors of such programs. Sponsors do not need to gain separate approval for individual program offerings. List of Approved Sponsors.
Organizations wishing to become an Approved Sponsor should use the Application for Accreditation as a Sponsoring Organization of Continuing Education Programs. The Committee reserves the authority to audit and review programs of Approved Sponsors and to revoke the Approved Sponsor status if, in the sole determination of the Committee, the standards for continuing education programs are not being upheld.
All proposals will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee and applicants will be informed of the action taken within 30 days of receipt by the Municipal Assocation, appointed by the SCPEAC to provide administrative support.
Application for Accreditation of a Continuing Education Program or as a Sponsor OrganizationNote: 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
Phone: (803) 933-1228:
Email: SCPEAC@masc.sc