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2013 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting offers municipal officials a chance to experience firsthand Greenville’s successful downtown redevelopment and how other upstate cities and towns are putting their unique stamp on the region.
 
Millage Cap Caluculation

State and local infrastructure investment threatened

The Municipal Association board adopted a resolution urging the SC Congressional delegation to oppose any efforts in the federal budget process to reduce or eliminate this tax exemption on interest for municipal bonds. State and local governments could see a substantial increase in the cost of borrowing for infrastructure projects if the Administration’s budget proposal to cap the tax exemption on municipal bond interest becomes law. More
 
State outlaws sweepstakes machines

State outlaws sweepstakes machines

The General Assembly and Governor Haley laid to rest questions about the legality of sweepstakes gaming with the passage of S3. This legislation clarifies sweepstakes gambling and video poker games are not exceptions to the bingo and alcohol permitting laws.

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Educational requirements for planning officials

Educational requirements for planning officials

The training is mandatory for local government planning and zoning officials and staff. The consequence for not attending this mandatory training is severe. An appointed official can be removed from office, and a professional employee can be suspended or dismissed.
Annual Meeting showcases the Upstate

Annual Meeting showcases the Upstate

Upstate South Carolina is a hotbed of activity these days with an increasingly thriving business climate, robust manufacturing, unique tourist destinations, and a combination of urban and small town appeal.