(A) There is created the South Carolina State Ports Authority. The governing body of the authority is a board of directors consisting of eleven members, nine voting members appointed by the Governor as provided in Section 54-3-20, the Secretary of Transportation, or his designee, and the Secretary of Commerce, or his designee. The voting members shall be responsible for setting policies and direction for the authority so that the authority may achieve its mission. The powers and duties of the authority shall be exercised by the board. The board may delegate to one or more officers, agents, or employees such powers and duties as it determines are necessary and proper for the effective, efficient operation of the port.
(B) The Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce:
(1) shall serve on the board, ex officio, as nonvoting members;
(2) are ineligible for election as chairman, vice chairman, secretary, treasurer, or any other office elected by the board; and
(3) may only attend meetings or portions of meetings open to the public. They are not permitted to attend executive session meetings.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 54-1; 1952 Code Section 54-1; 1942 (42) 1535; 1957 (50) 30; 1980 Act No. 517 Part II, Section 18; 2009 Act No. 73, Section 1, eff June 16, 2009.
Editor's Note
2009 Act No. 73, Section 20 provides as follows:
"The provisions of this act related to a time limitation for members of the board of directors serving in a holdover capacity do not apply to board members serving in a holdover capacity as of the effective date of this act but apply to any subsequent term."
Effect of Amendment
The 2009 amendment rewrote this section.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters
Chapter 3 - South Carolina State Ports Authority
Section 54-3-10. Creation and membership of State Ports Authority.
Section 54-3-20. Appointment and terms of members; vacancies.
Section 54-3-30. Organization; officers; meetings.
Section 54-3-50. Removal by Governor.
Section 54-3-60. Board member qualifications.
Section 54-3-70. Performance review of executive director.
Section 54-3-80. Discharge of duties by members of board of directors.
Section 54-3-101. Executive Director of Port Operations.
Section 54-3-102. Duties of executive director; appointment of division directors and staff.
Section 54-3-103. Approval of compensation of executive and division directors.
Section 54-3-104. Director of Port Operations for port of Georgetown.
Section 54-3-105. Affirmative duty of Director of Port Operations for port of Georgetown.
Section 54-3-110. Improvement of certain harbors or seaports.
Section 54-3-115. Development of port in Jasper County.
Section 54-3-117. North Charleston container terminal.
Section 54-3-118. Public-private partnerships to increase capital investments in port facilities.
Section 54-3-120. Jurisdiction of Authority.
Section 54-3-130. Purposes of Authority.
Section 54-3-140. Powers of Authority.
Section 54-3-150. Acquisition of property.
Section 54-3-155. Sale of real property, building, terminals, or other permanent structures.
Section 54-3-160. Powers with respect to certain property.
Section 54-3-170. Use of certain State property.
Section 54-3-180. Exchange of property; removal of structures.
Section 54-3-200. Acquisition and operation of terminal railroads.
Section 54-3-210. Contracts with railroad employees.
Section 54-3-220. Connecting with or crossing other railroads.
Section 54-3-230. Foreign-trade zones.
Section 54-3-240. Inland ports.
Section 54-3-245. Seafood industrial port in Beaufort County.
Section 54-3-250. Inspection of motor vehicles prior to exportation.
Section 54-3-260. Construction of terminal or railroad on Daniel Island.
Section 54-3-420. Examination of facilities.
Section 54-3-430. Requiring repair or improvement of facilities.
Section 54-3-440. Authority may order improvements to facilities on petition.
Section 54-3-450. Unsafe or unsuitable facilities.
Section 54-3-460. Penalties for violations of rules and regulations.
Section 54-3-480. Article inapplicable to portions of Charleston County.
Section 54-3-620. Permit for construction of wharf or other obstruction.
Section 54-3-640. Duties of Authority as to repair of docks; owners liable for neglect.
Section 54-3-650. Authority shall prosecute for fines and penalties.
Section 54-3-700. Sale of property; conditions and requirements of sale.
Section 54-3-810. Jurisdiction and powers of Authority over harbor and bay of Charleston.
Section 54-3-820. Deposit of excavated material.
Section 54-3-830. Harbor master and port wardens.
Section 54-3-840. Fees and harbor or port charges.
Section 54-3-850. Payment and disbursement of fees, harbor or port charges, fines and penalties.
Section 54-3-860. Authority shall report annually to General Assembly.
Section 54-3-1010. Issuance of bonds.
Section 54-3-1020. Disbursement of funds; surplus.
Section 54-3-1030. State port construction fund.
Section 54-3-1040. Annual financial statement.
Section 54-3-1050. Property of Authority exempt from taxation.
Section 54-3-1060. Transaction register.
Section 54-3-1310. Powers and duties.
Section 54-3-1320. Waiver of qualifications for board candidate.
Section 54-3-1330. Cooperation by state agencies.
Section 54-3-1340. Oversight report; performance review surveys.
Section 54-3-1350. Documents relating to sale of real property owned by commission; confidentiality.
Section 54-3-1360. Mileage, subsistence, and per diem; reimbursement of certain expenses.