Education and professional development, both for elected officials and municipal staff, are key functions of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Association provides many affiliate groups dedicated to specific municipal job areas to help local officials serve their communities to the best of their ability.
These affiliate groups connect those staffers in particular fields of work to their peers so they can network, learn through specially developed training and share their best practices and experiences. Membership in the affiliate associations includes online listserves that make sharing information and best practices around the state easier and faster.
Each affiliate is led by a board of directors elected by its membership. The Municipal Association provides management support to the boards.
Find all the affiliates' membership applications for 2025 on the respective pages of the affiliates, linked below. The nominal membership costs provide each participant with discounted training registrations and access to that group’s closed listserve.
Here are the affiliate organizations available through the Municipal Association:
- Municipal Court Administration Association of SC
MCAA provides training for court administrators, clerks of court, municipal judges and other court administration employees. The Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and the Office of Victims Services recognize these workshops for continuing education credits. Staff contact: Lea Ann Mitchell
- Municipal Technology Association of SC
MTASC exposes members to a variety of technology systems, platforms and solutions. It offers training for IT staff, those with GIS responsibilities and employees working in other departments but whose duties include technology services. Staff contact: Lea Ann Mitchell
- SC Association of Municipal Power Systems
Originally, the South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems existed solely for the state’s electric cities to help one another during disasters. Although mutual aid is still the backbone of SCAMPS, it has expanded its scope to include legislative initiatives, public relations programs and training for electrical personnel. SCAMPS has organization-based membership rather than individual memberships. Staff contact: Elizabeth Copeland
- SC Association of Stormwater Managers
SCASM offers quarterly training on stormwater management policies and best practices. The SC Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors recognizes the quarterly training sessions for continuing education credits. Staff contact: Elizabeth Copeland
- SC Business Licensing Officials Association
BLOA promotes best practices for administering the local business and professional license tax through training, networking and the Accreditation in Business Licensing and Masters in Business Licensing credentials. Staff contact: Elizabeth Copeland
- SC Community Development Association
SCCDA provides educational forums for its members to address economic and community development needs. Members come from local and state government as well as private industry, elected positions and volunteer positions. Staff contact: Lea Ann Mitchell
- SC Municipal Attorneys Association
The SCMAA annual meeting covers issues important to municipal attorneys, whether working as municipal staff or as a municipality’s outside counsel. The Supreme Court of South Carolina Commission on CLE and Specialization approves this training session for continuing education credits. MAA does not have memberships, and the meetings are open to all South Carolina municipal attorneys. Staff contact: Eric Shytle
- SC Municipal Finance Officers, Clerks and Treasurers Association
MFOCTA training covers the diverse job responsibilities of its members. All of the training sessions qualify for a combination of continuing education credits for certified municipal clerks and certified public treasurers. MFOCTA sponsors the Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute with the Municipal Association and the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities. Staff contact: Elizabeth Copeland
- SC Municipal Human Resources Association
MHRA promotes sound human resources administration and encourages innovative programs. The national Human Resources Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resources Management recognize this training for continuing education credits. Staff contact: Lea Ann Mitchell
- SC Utility Billing Association
SCUBA provides training and networking opportunities for its members, including billing clerks, meter readers and department managers. SCUBA’s meetings encompass a variety of topics focused on customer service, safety in the workplace and new technologies to increase the efficiencies of utility billing and collections. Staff contact: Ken Ivey
Join an affiliate online or by contacting the Association’s staff.