The General Assembly shall meet in joint session for the election to the boards in Section 2-20-320. The date and time for the joint session must be set by concurrent resolution upon the recommendation of the commission. The chairman of the commission shall announce the commission's nominees for each trustee race, and no further nominating or seconding speeches may be allowed by members of the General Assembly. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of the vote of the members of the General Assembly present and voting in joint session.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 17 (S.213), Section 1, eff May 9, 2017.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
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 2-20-30. Public hearing of candidate qualifications.
Section 2-20-50. Confidentiality of records and other fact finding materials.
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 2-20-350. 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 2-20-400. 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.