The secretary shall have the exclusive authority to employ a chief counsel and such staff attorneys and support staff as are necessary to represent the department in legal matters, condemnation procedures, and other such litigation. Any extra legal services that may be required shall be performed by attorneys selected by the secretary. The department is authorized to retain independent adjusters for purposes of investigating and adjusting claims and suits resulting from motor vehicle damage and personal injury damage programs involving department liability exposure and recovery potential. Expenses for the administration and implementation of this section shall be paid for from the state highway fund.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1505; 2007 Act No. 114, Section 5, eff June 27, 2007.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 57 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 57-1-20. Establishment of Department of Transportation; divisions.
Section 57-1-30. Functions and purposes of department.
Section 57-1-40. Prohibited acts; penalties.
Section 57-1-70. Department to act in compliance with Federal Aid Highway Act.
Section 57-1-310. Commission of the Department of Transportation; composition; qualifications.
Section 57-1-320. Consecutive terms; limit on commissioners from same county.
Section 57-1-330. Commissioners' terms.
Section 57-1-340. Oath of commissioner.
Section 57-1-350. Seal; rules and procedures; officers; expenses.
Section 57-1-360. Chief internal auditor; standards for audits; staff and office space.
Section 57-1-380. Transportation Asset Management Plan.
Section 57-1-410. Appointment of Secretary of Transportation.
Section 57-1-430. Duties and powers; employment of personnel.
Section 57-1-440. Chief counsel; staff attorneys; independent adjusters.
Section 57-1-450. Appointment of directors.
Section 57-1-490. Annual audits.