MASC

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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The Municipal Association of South Carolina, representing the state’s 271 incorporated cities and towns, remains dedicated to the principles of its founding in 1930 — to pursue initiatives that cities and towns can carry out more efficiently and effectively together through the Association than they can individually.
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What's New

2025 Achievement Awards

Started in 1987, the program provides local government officials and employees the opportunity to receive deserved recognition for superior and innovative efforts in local government. The program also provides a forum for sharing the best public service ideas in South Carolina.

Legislative Tracking System

The new bill tracking system for the Municipal Association of SC follows bills that directly and indirectly impact cities and towns. This new system gives greater detail on bills and action from subcommittees, committees and debate on the floor and includes searchable features. Pages for each individual bill include summaries, Association staff and a link to the General Assembly website. Legislative Tracking System

From the Dome to Your Home: March 14

The SC General Assembly met in regular session this week. The Senate worked through bills on the calendar and ended the week on Thursday without an agreement on tort reform/liquor liability legislation. The House of Representatives began debating the budget on Monday afternoon and gave the bill third and final reading on Wednesday just after midnight.