Eligibility requirements

A person may satisfy the eligibility requirements for taking the comprehensive examination by either of the following methods: (a) Regular Method: (1) Successfully complete the prescribed training program consisting of four basic courses: CCMC I- Connecticut Tax Collection Administration and Law CCMC II- Connecticut Tax Collection Enforcement and Law CCMC III- Municipal Finance Administration and Management CCMC 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. (B) Any candidate who fails a CCMC course examination shall be eligible to retake the course and examination. (2) Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in municipal tax collection. (b) Alternate Method: (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) The following minimum qualifications shall be met before a waiver may be granted: (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.