Zoning Enforcement Technician Certification Institute

2006-2007

Presented by:

 Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) &

Center for Public Policy and Social Research

at Central Connecticut State University

Objectives

The Certified Zoning Enforcement Technician (CZET) designation, established in 2003, is designed for zoning enforcement technicians/personnel employed by a local government, planning and zoning department, zoning commission or building department in the State of Connecticut.

The Institute’s program is designed to:

·         raise the standards of the profession

·         attain recognition of zoning enforcement by government authorities and the public

·         identify zoning enforcement technicians as qualified, objective public employees

·         award a professional designation to  zoning enforcement technicians/personnel who meet all requirements for certification

Who Should Attend?

The Institute is open to ZBA, PZC and Building Department members and staff.  The courses are intended for all those interested in earning a certificate.

To qualify for CAZEO certification*, you must:

·         attend 60 class hours

·         successfully complete three exams

·         have acquired two years experience in the zoning profession (One-year of “experience” will be credited upon successful completion of the 60 class hours)   

Registration Fee:  $195 per two-day course module (12 hours total), including training materials, morning refreshments, lunch and parking.  PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. PAYMENT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND CLASS.  Class registrations have to be  received at least seven days prior to attending a scheduled course.

Refund Policy:  Registration fee is refundable only if cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the start of the program.  Registration fee for classes cancelled by CAZEO is fully refunded.

Location and Schedule

Classes will be held at The Conference Center at CCSU’s Institute of Technology and Business Development, conveniently located at 185 Main Street, Downtown New Britain, with validated parking in the adjacent Municipal Garage.  Driving directions and parking information will be

e-mailed with your registration confirmation.  Registration and morning refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Classes begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Lunch provided at noon. Classes resume at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.

* Refer to CAZEO website www.cazeo.org for specific requirements. Click on the Certification link.           

For questions on certification, please call John McCahill, Certification Committee Chair, at 860-409-4328.

       For additional information, please call the Center for Public Policy and Social Research at 860-832-1870.

Zoning Enforcement Officials Certification Institute

2006-2007

Presented by:

 Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials (CAZEO) &

Center for Public Policy and Social Research

at Central Connecticut State University

Objectives

The Certified Zoning Enforcement Official (CZEO) designation, established in 1982, is designed for Zoning Enforcement Officials employed by a local government, planning and zoning department, zoning commission, or building department in the State of Connecticut.

The Institute’s program is designed to:

·         raise the standards of the profession

·         attain recognition of zoning enforcement by government authorities and the public

·         identify zoning enforcement officials (ZEOs) as qualified, objective public employees

·         award a professional designation to ZEOs who meet all requirements for certification

Who Should Attend?

The Institute is open to ZEOs, ZBA and PZC members and staff.  The courses are intended for all those interested in earning a certificate.

To qualify for CAZEO certification*, you must:

·         attend 60 class hours

·         successfully complete three exams

·         successfully complete a case study approved by the certification committee

·         have acquired three years experience in the zoning profession (One-year of “experience” will be credited upon successful completion of the 60 class hours)   

Registration Fee:  $195 per two-day course module (12 hours total), including training materials, morning refreshments, lunch and parking.  PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. PAYMENT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND CLASS.  Class registrations have to be  received at least seven days prior to attending a scheduled course.

Please mail registration and payments to: Lisa Houlihan, Town of Ellington, 55 Main Street, PO Box 187, Ellington, CT, 06029.

Refund Policy:  Registration fee is refundable only if cancellation is received 48 hours prior to the start of the program.  Registration fee for classes cancelled by CAZEO is fully refunded.

Location and Schedule

Classes will be held at The Conference Center at CCSU’s Institute of Technology and Business Development, conveniently located at 185 Main Street, Downtown New Britain, with validated parking in the adjacent Municipal Garage.  Driving directions and parking information will be

e-mailed with your registration confirmation.  Registration and morning refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Classes begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Lunch provided at noon. Classes resume at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.

* Refer to CAZEO website www.cazeo.org  for specific requirements. Click on the Certification link.    

For questions on certification, please call John McCahill, Certification Committee Chair, at 860-409-4328.

For additional information, please call the Center for Public Policy and Social Research at 860-832-1870.

CAZEO Registration Form

2006-2007

    I am registering for:

[  ]    Zoning Enforcement Officials Certification Program

[  ]    Zoning Enforcement Technician Certification Program

·         Are you currently employed as a Zoning Enforcement Officer?  [   ] Yes   [   ]  No 

(If yes, for how long?__________)

·         Are you currently employed in a position providing technical assistance and/or administration of the zoning regulations?  [   ] Yes [   ]  No 

     (If yes, for how long?__________) 

·         Are you a member in good standing of CAZEO?   [   ] Yes    [   ] No

____________________________________________________________________________

[     ]     Thursdays, September 14 and 21, 2006 (The Institute)

            Overview of the Zoning Enforcement Process; Freedom of Information; and Motor Vehicles

[     ]     Thursdays, October 12 and 26, 2006

[     ]     Thursdays, November 2 and 16, 2006

[     ]     Thursday, December 7, 2006

[     ]     Thursdays, March 8 and 22, 2007

              Zoning Technicalities – Attorney Mike Ziska

[     ]     Thursdays, April 12 and 26, 2007

             Zoning Administration I – Joe Larkin

Name__________________________________________ Social Security #_______________________

Title______________________________________ E-Mail (REQUIRED)__________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________

Town/City _________________________________ State_____________ Zip_______________________

Home Phone ____________________________ Work Phone___________________________________

Method of Payment:  Check made payable to CAZEO.   

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION. PAYMENT REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND CLASS.  Class registrations have to be  received at least seven days prior to attending a scheduled course.

Please mail registration and payments to:

Lisa Houlihan, Town of Ellington

 55 Main Street, PO Box 187,

Ellington, CT, 06029.

A confirmation of your registration and payment, driving directions and parking information will be e-mailed to you. Registration and morning refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Classes begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Lunch provided at noon. Classes resume at 1:00 p.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.