South Carolina § 44-7-940 - Oath, organization, and compensation of trustees.
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§ 44-7-940. Oath, organization, and compensation of trustees.
The persons elected trustees of any such municipal hospital shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of other officials of the municipality and shall organize as a board of trustees of such hospital by the election of one of their number as chairman and one as secretary. The trustees of such hospital shall receive no compensation for their services as trustees, but may be reimbursed for any cash expenditures actually made for personal expenses incurred in the fulfillment of their duties of the office.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-844; 1952 Code SECTION 32-844; 1945 (44) 284.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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