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Electrical Safety Seminar
February 2 in Kansas City

November 30, 2009 -- "Electrical Safety Codes, Practices and Inspections on New and Existing Structures" will be the subject of a seminar sponsored by MACE and HACE and presented by the IBEW, Local 124 on February 2, 2010 in Kansas City. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the seminar hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included.

The instructor is Shawn Lee from IBEW Local 124.

The electrical safety seminar will be held at the Robert J. Mohart Multi Purpose Focus Center Auditiorium, located at 3200 Wayne, Kansas City, MO 64109. Participants will receive .6 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). The seminar fee is $30 for current members and $35 for non-members and includes HACE/MACE membership. For more information, please contact Jeff Vogel by email at jvogel@belton.org or call 816-331-4331. To download and print a registration form, please click here.

Annual Meeting & Training Day
Announced For March 11 In Columbia


January 6, 2010 -- The Annual Business Meeting of the Missouri Association of Code Enforcement will be held March 11, 2010 at the ARC Activity & Recreation Center in Columbia.

A one-day training seminar is included with this meeting. There is no cost to current MACE members, making it well worth the trip to Columbia. The subject of the morning training session will be a Refresher Course on Hoarding and the afternoon session will deal with Stress Management & Team Building. The presenter for both classes is Robyn Hamilton, who was a speaker at the 2008 MACE Annual Conference. If you've seen Robyn's presentation before, you know she gives an informative, interesting seminar. If you haven't seen her previously, don't miss this opportunity. All attendees to the March 11 training will receive .4 Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

Important business of the organization will be conducted at this meeting, including the election of officers, voting on Code Enforcement Officer of the Year, voting on by-law changes, annual report from current officers and adopting a budget for the new fiscal year beginning April 1.

The following positions are up for election this year: Second Vice President, Sergeant-at-Arms and Treasurer. If you want to become a candidate, please contact Third Vice President Jeff Vogel, who has been appointed Chairman of the Nominating Committee. You can call Jeff at 816-331-4331 or email him at
Jvogel@belton.org.

Although the annual meeting has typically been held during the annual educational conference, the 2010 business meeting will be held separately to stay in compliance with our by-laws. Article VI, Section 1(a) of the MACE by-laws states, "There shall be an annual meeting held during February or March of each year." The 2010 educational conference is scheduled for April 7-9, so the annual business meeting must be held prior to the conference per association by-laws.

This will be a great opportunity to attend your association's annual business meeting and obtain free training and CEU's in a central location at no cost (for current members) to you or your jurisdiction, so mark your calendar now and make plans to attend the MACE 2010 Annual Business Meeting & Training Day, March 11 in Columbia.

CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION & INFORMATION FORM.
Candidates Wanted For MACE Board Election

December 18, 2009 -- Three positions on the MACE Board of Directors will be filled at this years' election, scheduled for March 11 at the annual business meeting in Columbia. If you're motivitated, have leadership abilities and are interested in getting involved in shaping the direction of your association, now is the time for nominations to be made.

The following positions are up for election this year: Second Vice President, Sergeant-at-Arms and Treasurer. The deadline for nominations is February 20.

If you want to become a candidate, please contact Third Vice President Jeff Vogel, who has been appointed Chairman of the Nominating Committee. You can call Jeff at 816-331-4331 or email him at
Jvogel@belton.org.
2010 Conference Details Announced

December 14, 2009 -- MACE's annual spring conference expands for 2010 as MACE joins forces with
MACA (the Missouri Association of Code Administrators) to present the first-ever joint educational conference.

The 2010 Conference is slated for April 7, 8 & 9 at the beautiful
Resort at Port Arrowhead in Lake Ozark, MO. The seminar schedule and registration form is now available for download.

Be sure to check back soon for more details as our special 2010 Conference page is added to this website.

CLICK HERE TO DOWLOAD THE CONFERENCE AGENDA AND REGISTRATION FORM NOW.
Code Enforcement In The News
January 28, 2010 -- Police Investigating Alton Building Inspection And Code Enforcement Office (NewHampshireLakesAndMountains.com)

January 28, 2010 --
North Port Pays A Price For Code Cases (John Davis, HeraldTribune.com)

January 28, 2010 --
Richardson Plans More Scrutiny For Commercial Land (Ian McCann, The Dallas Morning News)

January 27, 2010 --
O'Fallon Renters Will Now Need Occupancy Permits (Mary Ann O'Toole Holley, Newsmagazine Network)

January 27, 2010 --
Push Continues To Amend O'Fallon's Home-Based Business Ordinance (Mary Ann O'Toole Holley, Newsmagazine Network)

January 27, 2010 --
Amid Outcry, North Port Eases Up On Fines (John Davis, HeraldTribune.com)

January 26, 2010 --
Homes Evacuated As San Antonio Hill Crumbles (Michelle Roberts, Associated Press/Yahoo News)

January 20, 2010 --
North Port Code Net Snags Another (John Davis, HeraldTribune.com)

January 20, 2010 --
Ernst: Only Winners Here Are North Port Lawyers (Eric Ernst, HeraldTribune.com)

November 20, 2009 --
Code Violation Fight May Cost Woman Her Home (John Davis, HeraldTribune.com)

November 14, 2009 --
Code Complaints Take A Steep Plunge In North Port (John Davis, HeraldTribune.com)

June 13, 2009 --
Poor Anchoring Can Doom Decks (Paul Hampel, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, stltoday.com)

May 26, 2009 --
Couple Ordered To Stop Holding Bible Study At Home Without A Permit (FoxNews.com)

May 20, 2009 --
Pagano Applies Full-Court Press To Stop Sprinkler System Requirements (Jeannie Seibert, Newsmagazine Network)

May 20, 2009 --
Orphans Among Us (Mary Ann O'Toole Holley, Newsmagazine Network)

May 20, 2009 --
O'Fallon Continues Checking For Squatters (Mary Ann O'Toole Holley, Newsmagazine Network)

May 19, 2009 --
VIDEO: Sign Of The Times? Mayor Of Hollywood, Florida Declares War On Tacky Street Signs (FoxNews.com)

April 21, 2009 --
Banks, Bottom Feeders Try To Stick It To Renters (Commentary, stltoday.com)

February 19, 2009 --
2 Arrested After 15 Dead Animals Are Found In Home (Associated Press, FoxNews.com)

February 18, 2009 --
Police Find More Than 80 Cats In Soiled Oklahoma Home (FoxNews.com)

January 6, 2009 --
Amish Sue New York Town For Discrimination Over Building Code Enforcement (FoxNews.com)

November 27, 2008 --
Lawyer Tasered By Cop During Code Enforcement Meeting (FoxNews.com)
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Vision Statement
The Missouri Association of Code Enforcement is a dedicated organization devoted to providing exceptional quality and cutting-edge training for code enforcement professionals. We promote the safety, interests and status of code enforcement personnel throughout the state.

VALUES

PROFESSIONALISM
MACE believes in exhibiting a professional attitude at all times, without any bias and with a commitment to our organization, communities and our profession.

ACCOUNTABILITY
MACE believes in responsible management of our resources with openness and responsiveness to all the members.

ETHICAL PRACTICES
MACE believes that ethical practices must include honesty, integrity and respect. The continuing practice of these qualities instills confidence and trust in our organization.

DIVERSITY
MACE believes that utilizing the diversity within our organization and our communities will assist us in understanding cultures and challenges we all face in our daily jobs and assist us in learning to work together in harmony.

Archive
April 18, 2009 -- Kansas City Metro Chapter Formation Meeting Set For May 12

March 29, 2009 --
2009 Conference Is History
Attention Members
Please check the roster and verify the accuracy of your information listed therein. If you have any changes or errors regarding your listing on the MACE roster, please send them to Third Vice President and Membership Chairman Jeff Vogel at Jvogel@belton.org.

Click
HERE to download a current MACE membership roster in Microsoft Excel format.
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