South Carolina § 59-53-810 - Creation of commission; membership; officers.

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§ 59-53-810. Creation of commission; membership; officers.

There is created, as a body politic and corporate of Horry and Georgetown Counties, the "Horry-Georgetown Technical College Commission" (the "commission"), consisting of six qualified electors of Horry County and three of Georgetown County. Appointments to the commission from Horry County must be made by the Governor, upon the recommendation of a majority of the Horry County legislative delegation, including the resident Senator. Appointments from Georgetown County must be made by the Governor on the recommendation of the governing body of Georgetown County. Members shall serve for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. If a vacancy arises, a successor may be appointed by the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. The commission shall elect a chairman, a vice-chairman, and a secretary.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 21-708.16; 1964 (53) 2236; 1966 (54) 2739; 1967 (55) 29; 2002 Act No. 292, SECTION 6.

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

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