A person may satisfy the eligibility requirements for taking the comprehensive examination by either of the following methods:

1. (a) Regular Method:

   1. (1) Successfully complete the prescribed training program consisting of four basic courses: CCMC I- Connecticut Tax Collection Administration and LawCCMC II- Connecticut Tax Collection Enforcement and LawCCMC III- Municipal Finance Administration and ManagementCCMC IV- Connecticut Government, Supervision and Public Relations(A) A person shall have received a passing grade in each of the four basic course examinations to be eligible to take the comprehensive examination.

      1. (B) Any candidate who fails a CCMC course examination shall be eligible to retake the course and examination.
   2. (2) Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in municipal tax collection.

2. (b) Alternate Method:

   1. (1) Application may be made to the Secretary for a waiver of any course other than CCMC I and II. No more than one waiver shall be granted to any candidate.

   2. (2) The following minimum qualifications shall be met before a waiver may be granted:

      1. (A) The person requesting a waiver shall show evidence of successful completion of an equivalent course(s), and (B) The person shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in municipal tax collection.

(Effective December 1, 1989; Amended December 10, 2020)