Councilmember Teresa B. Hurst of the Town of Clover has graduated from the Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day on January 20, 2026.
The Municipal Association offers the Advanced Institute exclusively to graduates of the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Created in 2014, the Advanced Institute provides elected officials with continuing education through classroom instruction and interaction with experienced peers.
“The Advanced MEO Institute allows mayors and councilmembers to explore in depth many governance topics that can help them to be more effective leaders for their cities and towns,” said Urica Floyd, the Municipal Association’s staff associate for training and learning solutions.
Graduating officials have participated in at least four of the six courses offered to graduate from the Advanced MEO Institute. Topics include public safety, budgeting, utilities, advocacy, economic development and governance.
The Advanced MEO Institute draws its faculty from South Carolina and across the country including recognized local government leaders, state officials, as well as college and university faculty.
Established in 1986, the MEO Institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. It gives municipal officials a strong foundation in the operation of municipal government.
The MEO Institute and Advanced MEO Institute are two of the many educational and training opportunities that the Municipal Association offers for the elected officials and staff serving cities and towns. Learn more at www.masc.sc (keyword: education and training).