FGCU Florida Institute of Government Presents "Code Enforcement Certification Training, Level III"
3/24/2006

WHO     FGCU Florida Institute of Government, for code enforcers

WHAT     "Code Enforcement Certification Training, Level III" course. Participants learn the fundamentals of code enforcement. Code enforcement certification requires being in attendance at all of the training sessions and passing an exam for each level. After becoming certified, participants complete 16 hours of approved continuing education courses within a two-year period in order to maintain certification. Most of the professional development programs offered by the Florida Institute of Government qualify in meeting continuing education needs. Most code enforcement officers find they benefit from belonging to the Florida Association of Code Enforcement.

WHEN     8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 27, 28, May 2, 4 and 8 a.m. to noon, May 5; Exam 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., May 5

WHERE     Student Union 214

WHY     To learn:

·     Mock code enforcement trial - 4 hours

·     Case development - 4 hours

·     Code enforcement: Special issues - 4 hours

·     Code enforcement board - 4 hours

·     Evidentiary issues - 4 hours

·     Local government ordinances - 2 hours

·     Mock citation trial - 2 hours

·     Other legal options and court procedures - 4 hours

·     Testifying and demeanor - 4 hours

·     Review for exam - 4 hours
     

COST     $432 for FACE members; $540 for non-members

CONTACT     Joanne Hartke at (239) 590-7815 or jhartke@fgcu.edu

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