South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 8 - Consolidation Of Political Subdivisions
Section 4-8-50. Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time.

The commission shall complete all of its studies and draft a proposed charter within twelve months following the date of its initial appointment. The period for the work of the commission may be extended by resolution adopted by the governing body of the county upon a written request submitted by the chairman of the charter commission and approved by a majority vote of the commission's members.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 319, Section 3, eff April 8, 1992.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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.