There is created a model legislature on aging issues to be administered by the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature, Inc. This model legislature shall:
(1) identify issues, concerns, and possible solutions for problems facing the aging population in South Carolina;
(2) make recommendations to the Governor and members of the General Assembly and to the Joint Legislative Committee on Aging;
(3) arrange educational forums to explore issues related to older South Carolinians;
(4) promote good government for all South Carolinians.
The participants must be sixty years of age or older and must be selected pursuant to procedures adopted by the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature, Inc. in coordination with the state's network of aging programs.
The nonpartisan model legislature shall conduct its general assembly annually.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 84, Section 1, eff June 11, 1999; 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 25C, eff July 1, 2009; 2018 Act No. 261 (S.107), Pt I, Section 13, eff January 1, 2019.
Effect of Amendment
2018 Act No. 261, Section 13, in (2), substituted "the Governor" for "the Lieutenant Governor".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 21 - Division And Advisory Council On Aging
Section 43-21-20. Terms of members; vacancies; termination of appointments.
Section 43-21-45. Area agencies on aging; focal points; duties of focal points.
Section 43-21-50. Receipt of grants-in-aid, gifts or the like; title to property received.
Section 43-21-60. Submission and contents of annual report.
Section 43-21-70. Employment of director.
Section 43-21-80. Appointment and compensation of personnel and consultants.
Section 43-21-100. Preparation and approval of budget.
Section 43-21-110. Annual appropriation.
Section 43-21-120. Coordinating council.
Section 43-21-130. Long Term Care Council; membership; meetings; reports.
Section 43-21-140. Purpose and duties of council.
Section 43-21-150. Educational and informational program.
Section 43-21-160. Eldercare Trust Fund created; funding; purpose; administration.
Section 43-21-170. Administration of Eldercare Trust Fund; powers of department.
Section 43-21-180. Portion of fund available for disbursement.