South Carolina § 5-19-140 - Chairman and secretary.
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§ 5-19-140. Chairman and secretary.
On the creation of such commission and each year thereafter when the expiring term has been filled, the commissioners shall elect from their number a chairman. The city clerk of such city or his assistant shall serve as secretary for the commission. The chairman shall enforce the orders of the commission and preside at its meetings. The secretary shall be the custodian of all the records of the commission and shall keep accurate minutes and records of all regular and special meetings of the commission.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-724; 1952 Code SECTION 47-724; 1942 Code SECTION 7546; 1939 (41) 160.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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