South Carolina § 13-19-10 - Midlands Authority created; governing board; appointment and terms of board members; filling of vacancies.

§ 13-19-10. Midlands Authority created; governing board; appointment and terms of board members; filling of vacancies.

There is created the Midlands Authority of South Carolina, referred to in this chapter as the "authority". The governing body of the authority consists of a nine member board appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Two members must be resident of each of the following counties: Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, and Newberry. One member must be appointed from the state at large. Vacancies on the board for any reason must be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 515, SECTION 4, eff July 1, 1992.

SECTION 13-19-20. Board officers; committees; meetings; quorum.

The members of the board shall elect one member as chairman and one as vice-chairman and shall also elect a secretary. The board shall establish other offices, committees, and positions under its bylaws as it considers necessary. The board shall meet upon the call of its chairman and in accordance with its bylaws, and five members constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business.

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 515, SECTION 4, eff July 1, 1992.