1. (1) A person is eligible to obtain certification from the Secretary of State by obtaining certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, or by completing a minimum of one hundred

2. (100) credit hours from any of the following or combination thereof:

   1. (a) The Municipal Clerks Institute conducted by the University of Tennessee; or
   2. (b) Seminars conducted by the Tennessee Municipal League; or
   3. (c) Leadership and Technical Programs conducted by the University of Tennessee Municipal Training; or
   4. (d) Job-related seminars (Documentation should be submitted outlining the content of the seminars); or
   5. (e) An Associate of Arts or Science Degree (maximum credit of 25 hours) or a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree (maximum credit of 50 hours), provided that credit will be given for only one degree.

Authority: T.C.A. §6—54—120. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 7, 1996; effective August 18, 1996 Amendment filed Juy 18, 2006; effective November 28, 2006..