There is created the Lowcountry and Resort Islands Tourism Commission for the purpose of promoting the economic development of the region through a formal program of tourism promotion in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. The commission is composed of three members from each county, to be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the legislative delegation of each county, to serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. One member from each county must be a representative of the hospitality business industry to provide input to the commission from those persons directly involved in the travel and leisure industry. Two members from each county must be representatives of the chamber of commerce in the county to provide input from the historical, cultural, environmental, and recreational interests, and general business community. Of those first appointed, the members representing the hospitality industry shall serve three years and the members representing chambers of commerce shall serve four years. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 42, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities
Section 51-13-10. Riverbanks Parks Commission established; purpose.
Section 51-13-20. Appointment and terms of Commission members.
Section 51-13-30. Powers of Commission.
Section 51-13-40. Exemption of Commission property from taxation.
Section 51-13-60. Corporate powers and duties shall be exercised by Commission.
Section 51-13-70. Officers of Commission.
Section 51-13-80. Prohibition of certain activities while on park property; penalties.
Section 51-13-210. Santee-Cooper Counties Promotion Commission created; purpose.
Section 51-13-220. Appointment and terms of Commission members; organization.
Section 51-13-230. Powers of Commission.
Section 51-13-250. Powers of Public Service Authority unaffected.
Section 51-13-260. Annual report.
Section 51-13-410. Lake Robinson Recreation Authority created; purpose.
Section 51-13-430. Quorum; voting by chairman.
Section 51-13-520. Powers of Commission generally.
Section 51-13-530. Acceptance of donations; cooperation with and assistance from other agencies.
Section 51-13-540. Duties of Commission.
Section 51-13-545. Century Farms Program.
Section 51-13-610. Pee Dee Tourism Commission created; purpose; appointment and terms of members.
Section 51-13-620. Officers of Commission; meetings.
Section 51-13-630. Powers and duties of Commission.
Section 51-13-720. Appointment and terms of Board members; vacancies.
Section 51-13-725. Mt. Pleasant mayor to serve as ex officio member of authority.
Section 51-13-730. Meetings of Board; quorum; compensation.
Section 51-13-740. Executive director and other employees.
Section 51-13-750. Jurisdiction of Authority; taking, use and occupancy of lands owned by State.
Section 51-13-760. Purposes of Authority.
Section 51-13-770. Powers of Authority.
Section 51-13-780. Power of Authority to acquire property by purchase or eminent domain.
Section 51-13-790. Exchange or purchase of property; removal of structures.
Section 51-13-800. Transfer of property to United States Government.
Section 51-13-810. Authorization to borrow money.
Section 51-13-820. Receipts and expenditures.
Section 51-13-830. Financial report.
Section 51-13-840. Exemption of Authority property from taxation.
Section 51-13-870. Report and recommendations of authority.
Section 51-13-880. USS Laffey.
Section 51-13-920. Commission to be corporate body.
Section 51-13-930. Powers of Commission.
Section 51-13-940. Exemption of Commission property from taxation.
Section 51-13-960. Meetings of Commission; quorum.
Section 51-13-1110. Old Ninety Six Tourism Commission created; appointment of members.
Section 51-13-1120. Duties of commission.
Section 51-13-1130. Commission meetings; officers.
Section 51-13-1310 to 51-13-1440. Repealed by 1986 Act No. 351, Section 1.
Section 51-13-1610. Creation of commission; membership; vacancies.
Section 51-13-1620. Meetings; officers.
Section 51-13-1630. Powers and duties; bylaws.
Section 51-13-1710. Historic district created; composition.
Section 51-13-1720. Board of regents; composition; terms; vacancies.
Section 51-13-1730. Meetings; quorum; compensation; director and employees.
Section 51-13-1740. Powers to make studies, surveys and maps.
Section 51-13-1750. Power to make contracts and procure historic materials.
Section 51-13-1760. Power to accept donations; coordination with other agencies.
Section 51-13-1820. Duties of commission.
Section 51-13-1830. Officers; meetings.
Section 51-13-2000 to 51-13-2030. Repealed.
Section 51-13-2110. Francis Marion Trail Commission created; powers and duties.