South Carolina § 59-53-620 - Selection of members.

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§ 59-53-620. Selection of members.

In the selection of members of the commission and in the selection of members of the governing body of all other technical colleges of this State, members shall be selected based on merit regardless of race, color, creed, or gender and the appointing or electing authority shall strive to assure that the membership of that governing body is broadly representative of all the citizens of the county or counties involved.

HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 135, SECTION 2.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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