South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 8 - Consolidation Of Political Subdivisions
Section 4-8-10. Special purpose district defined.

As used in this chapter, "special purpose district" means any district created by an act of the General Assembly or pursuant to general law and which provides any local governmental service or function including, but not limited to, fire protection, sewerage treatment, water distribution, and recreation. "Special purpose district" also means any rural community water district authorized or created under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 6. Special purpose district does not include any state agency, department, or commission.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 319, Section 3, eff April 8, 1992.

Editor's Note
1992 Act No. 319, Section 1 effective April 8, 1992, reads as follows:
"SECTION 1. It is the legislative intent and purpose of this chapter to provide a means for the consolidation of the governmental and corporate functions now vested in municipal corporations and other political subdivisions and with the governmental and corporate functions now vested in the counties in which these municipal corporations and other political subdivisions are located, and to provide a method for the creation of consolidated governments which may be used to fulfill the unique needs and demands in various county areas. This chapter is provided as enabling legislation to be liberally construed as a utilization of the constitutional power granted by Section 12 of Article VIII of the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895."

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South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 4 - Counties

Chapter 8 - Consolidation Of Political Subdivisions

Section 4-8-10. Special purpose district defined.

Section 4-8-20. Authorization to create consolidated government charter commission; creation; membership and appointment; vacancies.

Section 4-8-30. Convening of commission; selection of officers; rules; quorum; compensation; expenses; employment of staff; contracts for special studies for preparation of charter.

Section 4-8-40. Preliminary study; draft of proposed charter; provisions allowable in proposed charter.

Section 4-8-50. Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time.

Section 4-8-60. Matters involving public education not affected.

Section 4-8-70. Public hearings; notice; certification and filing of proposed charter; public nature of records; informing public.

Section 4-8-80. Election by all qualified voters of county; notice and publication; form of ballot.

Section 4-8-90. Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election.

Section 4-8-95. Election of city or special purpose district to be excluded from consolidation.

Section 4-8-100. Certified copy of adopted charter for consolidation furnished to Secretary of State with election returns; proclamation of results.

Section 4-8-110. When government of consolidated political subdivision becomes effective; governing body to implement provisions of charter.

Section 4-8-120. Subsequent inclusion of municipality or special purpose district in consolidated political subdivision; referenda.

Section 4-8-130. Zoning ordinances and regulations not affected.

Section 4-8-140. Consolidated government, obligations and privileges; ownership of assets and property; inapplicability to municipality or special purpose district that does not approve charter.

Section 4-8-150. Furnishing of electric services within consolidated political subdivision.