The Purpose of GACE since 1998

The purpose of GACE shall be to study and advance the science and practice of Code enforcement, to further the interests of the profession, and to promote professionalism, fellowship, education, and communication among its members.

GACE Board of Directors

Sgt at Arms, Edward Hulett

Treasurer, Cassandra Jones

Secretary, Pam Nickles

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Training Program

Requirements

All of the courses in each level of training are taught on a rotating schedule. Based on course selections, a participant can earn up to 15 hours of credit toward a certificate at each of the two conferences annually, one in the spring and one in the fall. Upon successful completion of the certificate levels, a formal presentation of certificates to GACE members will be held at the two conferences each year.

Level I: participant must complete 45 hours of course work and pass a written exam after each course with a grade of 70 or better.

Level II: participants must complete an additional 45 hours of course work with the same requirement of successfully passing a written exam for each course with a grade of 70 or better.

Level III: participants must complete 75 hours in a separate curriculum consisting of technical and leadership courses. Upon successful completion of all course work, participants must complete a final assignment.

Training Program

The Code Enforcement Officer Certificate Program is sponsored by GACE and administered by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government. In order to participate in the certificate program you must be a paid member of GACE in good standing.

Program Objectives

* Encourage professionalism in public code enforcement administration throughout Georgia.

* Increase knowledge of the major legal aspects of code enforcement administration and management.

* Develop skills necessary for the enforcement of

environmental, housing and land use codes.

* Develop skills to help officers provide outstanding local government services.

GACE Brochure

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