Municipal Association of South Carolina

2020 Annual Meeting
The 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting content is now available online. Watch a series of discussions among municipal and state officials about COVID-19 recovery, leadership in difficult times, SC's economic outlook, federal legislative issues, election security during the pandemic, proper police procedures and more.

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COVID-19 Resources
The Municipal Association of SC has compiled an extensive menu of resources for municipalities to use in response to the COVID-19 emergency. In addition, Association staff have returned to the office and are available to support local officials via phone, email and text messages.
Coronavirus Resources
Local Government Fund Estimates
On May 13 the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office released the estimated Local Government Fund distribution for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 by municipality. The numbers reflect the passage of the budget continuing resolution in effect July 1, 2020, until the Legislature returns to pass a final FY 20-21 budget bill in September.
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What's New

Coronavirus Resources

Municipalities are keeping a close watch on coronavirus developments, and making sure their employees and residents are taking steps to stay healthy.

Read this week’s report for details on several big wins for cities and towns, including business license standardization legislation, flexibility with hospitality revenue for flooding, firefighter healthcare benefits, small cell wireless deployment and broadband expansion.

Model face covering ordinance

At the request of local elected officials across the state, the Municipal Association of SC has developed a model face covering ordinance for cities and towns to use when developing policies to combat COVID-19 in their communities. The Association is offering this document as a resource to its members. The document does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Instead, this document is offered for general informational purposes only.