Municipal Association of South Carolina

Civility. Respect. Solutions.
In 2021, our board of directors decided to make restoring civility an ongoing top priority for the organization. Since then we have been working to offer our elected officials the resources, workshops and other tools that will help them listen, learn and de-escalate heated situations. We want our cities and towns to exemplify good governance and civil behavior.
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Updated Employee Handbook for SC Municipalities
The updated model employee handbook for SC municipalities is now available.
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American Rescue Plan
The SC General Assembly passed its plan to allocate a majority of the state's ARPA dollars. The allocation includes $900 million to create the SC Infrastructure Investment Program, a major one-time initiative to improve water, wastewater and stormwater systems throughout the state.
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What's New

From the Dome to Your Home: January 27

Read this week's report for an update on the House fentanyl legislation and other subcommittee and committee action.

2023 Achievement Awards

The Association recognizes and encourages innovations and excellence in local government through its Achievement Awards. 2023 applications are due February 8.

This legislation codified many law enforcement standards statewide and has become part of an ongoing effort in recent years to improve upon best practices and address the risk management needs of police departments.