South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Civil Service Commissions
Section 5-19-140. Chairman and secretary.

On the creation of such commission and each year thereafter when the expiring term has been filled, the commissioners shall elect from their number a chairman. The city clerk of such city or his assistant shall serve as secretary for the commission. The chairman shall enforce the orders of the commission and preside at its meetings. The secretary shall be the custodian of all the records of the commission and shall keep accurate minutes and records of all regular and special meetings of the commission.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 47-724; 1952 Code Section 47-724; 1942 Code Section 7546; 1939 (41) 160.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 5 - Municipal Corporations

Chapter 19 - Civil Service Commissions

Section 5-19-10. Appointment and removal of commissioners; vacancies.

Section 5-19-20. Examinations and certification of results.

Section 5-19-30. Other duties of commissioners.

Section 5-19-40. Selection and removal of employees.

Section 5-19-110. Authorization.

Section 5-19-120. Qualifications of commissioners; oath; removal.

Section 5-19-130. Compensation.

Section 5-19-140. Chairman and secretary.

Section 5-19-150. Meetings.

Section 5-19-160. Mayor, city council or any committee from city council may attend commission meetings.

Section 5-19-170. General duties; employees.

Section 5-19-180. Examinations of applicants for positions in fire and police departments; temporary and clerical employees; minimum age for applicants for positions in fire departments.

Section 5-19-190. Notice of examinations.

Section 5-19-200. Register of successful applicants; re-examinations.

Section 5-19-210. Probation period.

Section 5-19-220. Service records.

Section 5-19-230. Promotions; appointments of department chiefs.

Section 5-19-240. Employees shall be removable only for cause; suspension pending investigation.

Section 5-19-250. Suspension of employees by superior officers.

Section 5-19-260. Complaints and trials.

Section 5-19-270. Acts for which officer or employee may be punished upon finding of guilt; punishment.

Section 5-19-280. Reports.

Section 5-19-290. Effect of provisions of article upon powers of city council.

Section 5-19-300. Article is cumulative.