**You MUST login to the Member Portal to register for the conference. If you do not have or have forgotten your username and password, contact Jennifer Haworth at jhaworth@scac.sc for assistance. Please note that the online registration form is optimized for Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari browsers. If you are having issues registering online, please check your browser.**

Registration has closed for the Institute of Government. All changes and additions can we made onsite during IOG registration Monday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Please note the following classes are sold out: Public Budgeting, Employment Law, and Current Issues. 

SCAC, in cooperation with the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities, College of Charleston, will hold the Institute of Government for County Officials (Level I, Level II, and Advanced classes) Monday, July 29 and Tuesday July 30, 2024. Credit for Level II courses will be given to county officials who have graduated from Level I or are within nine hours of graduating from Level I. Each course is three credit hours. Credits for courses are valid for four years. To receive a certificate for Level I, 27 hours of instruction, including 18 hours of required and nine hours of elective topics, must be completed. Classes taken online must be completed prior to July 19 to be considered for this year’s graduation. To receive a certificate for Level II, 18 hours of instruction in Level II topics must be completed. Participants who graduate from Level I or Level II will be recognized during the General Session on Wednesday, July 31.

Final Institute Agenda

Get all of the details in the 2024 Annual Conference Fact Sheet

For the full schedule and details, download the SCAC App. You can find it in the App Store or Google Play by searching for "sc counties".

Institute Registration Fee & Included Food/Beverage

The Institute of Government registration fee covers the cost of coffee/beverage breaks (Monday morning/afternoon and Tuesday morning) and a boxed lunch (Monday) for Institute participants (registered guests are not included). Name badges will be required at all SCAC events and meetings.

Registration and Wild Dunes Reservation Process

SCAC must receive a completed registration before the Wild Dunes Resort reservation link will be sent. You must be a paid registrant to receive the discounted hotel rate.

Institute of Government registrants will receive the reservation link via email within two business days of receipt of completed registration.

Those registering only for the Annual Conference will receive the Wild Dunes Resort reservation information the first week in April or within two business days if their registration is received on or after April 1.

Only those who are registered to attend the Institute of Government and/or Annual Conference will be able to book accommodations. Reservations are limited to one room per registrant. If more than one room is reserved for the same individual, the booking is subject to immediate cancellation. Reservations cancelled fewer than seven days prior to arrival will be charged the one night’s room deposit due at booking. The balance will be due at check-in.

Institute of Government Agenda

Institute of Government Boxed Lunches are sponsored by Davis & Floyd

Cancellation Policy

To cancel an Institute of Government registration, you must notify the SCAC Office in writing. Registrations cancelled by 5 p.m. on July 19 will be assessed a $10.00 service charge, per class. After this date, no refunds will be made.

Conference Attire

• Casual attire is acceptable at all business sessions. 
• Dressy-casual attire is expected for the Welcome Reception.
• Dressy attire is expected for the Closing Reception.
• Dressing in layers is recommended to accommodate for room temperature variations.

Wild Dunes Resort Accommodations Information, Map, and Amenities 

Wild Dunes Resort Accommodations 

The Wild Dunes Resort room block is currently sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. We highly recommend you book accommodations at one of the overflow properties listed below or elsewhere just in case we are not able to get you into the block at Wild Dunes Resort.

Overflow Accommodations

Overflow accommodations for the SCAC Annual Conference include the Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and Residence Inn Charleston Mt. Pleasant. Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Wild Dunes Resort. Both properties are located approximately 7 miles from Wild Dunes Resort.

Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Book online here
Call 1-888 HYATT HP (888-492-8847) reference group code: G-SCA1 
Hotel Deadline: July 6, 2024
Discounted Rate: $149.00++ per night

Cancellation: 24 hours prior or one night fee; credit card required.

Residence Inn Charleston Mt. Pleasant
Book online here
Call – 843-881-1599 (direct)
Hotel Deadline: July 6, 2024
Discounted Rate: $194.00++ per night single king suite. $264.00++ per night two-bedroom, two bath suite. Both include breakfast. Discounted rates are available two days pre/post based on availability.
Cancellation: 48 hours prior or one night fee; credit card required.

SCAC Staff Contacts
Institute of Government Inquiries Registration Inquiries         Member Portal Inquiries
Alicia Entzminger Pearl Khalif or Tish Anderson Jennifer Haworth                    
aentzminger@scac.sc pkhalif@scac.sc or tanderson@scac.sc jhaworth@scac.sc 
(803)779-8628 (803)771-2536 (d) or (803)779-7610 (d) (803)252-7255 ext. 337