Candidates must pass a rigorous three-part certification examination which tests knowledge, proficiency and judgment in all important areas of economic development. Candidates must also earn credits for professional activities, higher education, or accredited courses in economic development to quality to sit for the examination. Certification maintenance is required for every three years and is achieved through participating in education and other defined activities. There are currently only about 600 CEDs throughout this country and Canada and 58 CEDs in the Northeast. Treadwell has served as OOC s director for the past 13 years.
All officers serve a one-year term.
The board is composed of 16 community representatives who help ensure that the hospital fulfills its mission in serving the health care needs of the people of the Greater Fulton area. A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital, the area s second largest, is a 67-bed acute care facility serving Fulton and the surrounding area. The certification process includes passing both a written and oral examination as well as the submission and acceptance of 75 surgical cases. Dr. Dean-Grosack, who has offices in Fulton, Oswego and Oneida, is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. She currently practices with her husband, Marc.