South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 20 - Nonjudicial Screening And Election
Section 2-20-320. Vacancies; identification; publication.

(A) It is the responsibility of the commission to ascertain when vacancies are to occur on the following boards:
(1) The Citadel Board of Visitors
(2) Clemson University Board of Trustees
(3) Coastal Carolina University Board of Trustees
(4) College of Charleston Board of Trustees
(5) Francis Marion University Board of Trustees
(6) Lander University Board of Trustees
(7) The Medical University of South Carolina Board of Trustees
(8) South Carolina State University Board of Trustees
(9) The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees
(10) Winthrop University Board of Trustees
(11) Old Exchange Building Commission
(12) Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Board of Trustees.
For purposes of this chapter, a vacancy is created when any of the following occurs: a term expires, a new seat is created, or a trustee can no longer serve due to resignation, retirement, disciplinary action, disability, or death.
(B) The commission shall announce and publicize vacancies and forthcoming vacancies. No person may concurrently seek more than one trustee seat.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 17 (S.213), Section 1, eff May 9, 2017.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 2 - General Assembly

Chapter 20 - Nonjudicial Screening And Election

Section 2-20-10. Appointment of joint committee; election of officers.

Section 2-20-15. Elective office; notice of vacancy.

Section 2-20-20. Notice of intention to seek office; investigation of candidate.

Section 2-20-25. Notice required when person not seeking reelection to an office elected by General Assembly; extension of filing period.

Section 2-20-30. Public hearing of candidate qualifications.

Section 2-20-35. Omitted.

Section 2-20-40. Dispensation of public hearing on recommendation of joint committee; unopposed candidate.

Section 2-20-50. Confidentiality of records and other fact finding materials.

Section 2-20-60. Powers of joint committee in discharge of investigatory duties; subpoena and contempt powers.

Section 2-20-70. Privilege of the floor during candidate's pending application or election; restrictions.

Section 2-20-310. Appointment of screening commission; rules; compensation; costs.

Section 2-20-320. Vacancies; identification; publication.

Section 2-20-330. Letter of intent to seek office; investigation of candidate.

Section 2-20-340. Public hearings concerning candidates; testimony; executive sessions; findings; publication; withdrawal of candidacy.

Section 2-20-350. Scope of commission's investigation.

Section 2-20-360. Public hearing unnecessary; conditions.

Section 2-20-370. Confidentiality of records, information, and other material; retention.

Section 2-20-380. Powers of commission in discharge of investigatory duties; subpoena and contempt powers.

Section 2-20-390. Privilege of the floor during candidate's pending application or election; restrictions.

Section 2-20-400. Nominations; review of qualifications; time for election.

Section 2-20-410. Election to the boards; majority vote.

Section 2-20-420. Prohibition against dual offices; pledges; penalty for violations.