South Carolina § 54-5-30 - Elections for commissioners.
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§ 54-5-30. Elections for commissioners.
The election for the commissioners of the port utilities commission of such cities may be held in the following manner: Upon the duly signed petition of registered electors qualified to vote in such cities equal in number to twenty-five per cent of the votes cast for all candidates for mayor at the last preceding city election of such city, showing the residence and occupation of each petitioner, the mayor shall, by proclamation, order a special election to be held at a time specified in such proclamation, not later than two months and not earlier than two weeks after such petition shall be duly filed with the proper officer. Those entitled to vote at such special election shall be all those who are then duly qualified registered electors of such cities. Such special election shall be held and conducted as is provided by law for the conduct of municipal elections.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 54-103; 1952 Code SECTION 54-103; 1942 Code SECTION 7561; 1932 Code SECTION 7577; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4759; 1920 (31) 969.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54-5-30 ("Elections for 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.
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