The commission shall consist of one person of discretion from each of the old counties, who is opposed to the new county, if there be any opposition, and an equal number of citizens who favor the formation of the new county, to be taken from within the territory of the proposed new county. The representation of the proposed new county and the old county or counties from which the new county is proposed to be formed must be equal in number on the commission.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-156; 1952 Code Section 14-156; 1942 Code Section 3029; 1932 Code Section 3029; Civ. C. '22 Section 721; Civ. C. '12 Section 637; 1905 (24) 915.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 7 - Creation Of New Counties And Consolidation Of Counties
Section 4-7-10. Certain shaped counties shall not be established.
Section 4-7-20. Petition for formation of new counties.
Section 4-7-30. Procedures when there is no voting place in area affected.
Section 4-7-40. Petitioners to deposit money to cover costs.
Section 4-7-50. Appointment of commission.
Section 4-7-60. Composition of commission.
Section 4-7-70. Appointment and duties of surveyors.
Section 4-7-80. Commission to investigate and report facts.
Section 4-7-90. Election for new county; time and place.
Section 4-7-100. Conduct of election; appointment of managers.
Section 4-7-110. Canvassing election returns and certifying results.
Section 4-7-120. Election protests or contests.
Section 4-7-130. General Assembly shall create new county if certain conditions are met.
Section 4-7-140. Payment of costs by new county; tax.
Section 4-7-150. Time between elections for new counties.
Section 4-7-160. Procedures when citizens desire two or more counties to consolidate.