There is created the State Department of Social Services, referred to in this title as the state department or department, with such subordinate divisions as may be created or authorized by law. The state department shall be headed by a State Director of Social Services who shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director must possess sound moral character, superior knowledge of and experience in the field of children's services and other social services, and proven administrative ability. The director is subject to removal by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-1; 1952 Code Section 71-1; 1942 Code Section 4996-1; 1937 (40) 496; 1972 (57) 2382; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 998, eff July 1, 1993.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - State Department And Board Of Social Services
Section 43-1-10. State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director.
Section 43-1-50. State Director of Social Services; selection; term; duties; salary; bond.
Section 43-1-60. State Advisory Council and Committees.
Section 43-1-70. Selection of other employees of State Department; compensation; bond.
Section 43-1-80. Powers, duties and purpose of State Department.
Section 43-1-100. State Department may investigate certain institutions or agencies.
Section 43-1-115. County office performance audits.
Section 43-1-120. State Department may secure all possible Federal aid.
Section 43-1-135. State Department to administer Social Services Block Grant Program.
Section 43-1-140. State Department shall keep proper records.
Section 43-1-160. Unauthorized use or disclosure of public assistance information; penalties.
Section 43-1-170. Preparation and submission of annual budget.
Section 43-1-190. Depositories; security for deposits.
Section 43-1-200. Payment of salaries, expenses and assistance; lump sum requisitions.
Section 43-1-205. Program standards for treatment of perpetrators of domestic violence.
Section 43-1-210. Annual report and recommendations.
Section 43-1-230. Restrictions on direct services provided by State Department under Title XX.
Section 43-1-240. Coordination with First Steps to School Readiness initiative.
Section 43-1-715. Supplementing salary of employee of Department of Social Services.
Section 43-1-720. Establishing and collecting accounts receivable.