South Carolina § 49-27-30 - Governing board; appointment and terms of commissioners.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 49-27-30 — Governing board; appointment and terms of commissioners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-27-30. Governing board; appointment and terms of commissioners.
Upon its creation, the commission shall have a governing board of seven. Except as otherwise provided for the first four-year period, each commissioner shall serve either a three or a four-year term with commissioners to serve overlapping terms so that two commissioner appointments are made each year. Upon creation of the commission, the Board of Commissioners of Gaston County shall appoint three commissioners and the boards of the other two counties shall appoint two each. These initial appointees shall serve until September thirtieth following their appointment. Thereafter, appointments must be made for terms beginning each October first by the respective boards of the three counties as follows:
(1) First Year: Three commissioners from Gaston, one appointed for a one-year term, one appointed for a three-year term, and one appointed for a four-year term; two commissioners from Mecklenburg, one appointed for a one-year term and one appointed for a two-year term; two commissioners from York, one appointed for a two-year term and one appointed for a three-year term.
(2) Second Year: Two commissioners from Mecklenburg, one appointed for a three-year term and one appointed for a four-year term.
(3) Third Year: Two commissioners from York, one appointed for a three-year term and one appointed for a four-year term.
(4) Fourth year: Two commissioners from Gaston, one appointed for a three-year term and one appointed for a four-year term.
(5) Fifth and succeeding years: Appointments for one three-year and one four-year term in rotation by county in the order set out above. On the death of a commissioner, resignation, incapacity, or inability to serve, as determined by the board appointing the commissioner, or removal of the commissioner for cause, as determined by the board appointing the commissioner, the board affected may appoint another commissioner to fill the unexpired term.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 176, SECTION 3; 1988 Act No. 679, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 49-27-30
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 49-27-30 cover?
Section 49-27-30 ("Governing board; appointment and terms of commissioners.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 49-27-30?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 49-27-30" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 49-27-30 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.