South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 20 - Nonjudicial Screening And Election
Section 2-20-350. Scope of commission's investigation.

(A) Investigations and consideration of the commission shall include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
(1) knowledge of the institution;
(2) ethical fitness;
(3) professional and academic ability;
(4) character;
(5) reputation;
(6) physical health;
(7) mental stability;
(8) experience; and
(9) demonstrated support of and involvement in the institution.
(B) In making nominations, race, gender, national origin, and other demographic factors must be considered by the commission.
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.