South Carolina § 40-1-60 - Officers of boards; meetings.
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§ 40-1-60. Officers of boards; meetings.
(A) A board annually shall elect from among its members a chairman, vice-chairman, and other officers as the board determines necessary. The board shall adopt rules and procedures reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the governance of its operations and proceedings.
(B) A board shall meet at least two times a year and at other times upon the call of the chairman or a majority of the board.
(C) A majority of the members of a board constitutes a quorum; however, if there is a vacancy on the board, a majority of the members serving constitutes a quorum.
(D) A board member is required to attend meetings or to provide proper notice and justification of inability to do so. Unexcused absences from meetings may result in removal from the board as provided for in Section 1-3-240.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 453, SECTION 2.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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