The commission is hereby authorized to hold public or private hearings; to enter into contracts, within the amount made available by appropriation therefor, with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the educational objectives of the commission's programs; to enter into contracts, within the amount made available by appropriation therefor, with local and regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the educational objectives of the commission's programs; to accept gifts, contributions and bequests of an unrestricted nature from individuals, foundations, corporations and other organizations or institutions for the purpose of furthering the educational objectives of the commission's programs; to purchase and own property, both real and personal; to make and sign any agreements and to do and perform any acts that may be necessary, desirable or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The commission may request and shall receive from any department or agency of the State such assistance and data as will enable it to carry out its power and duties.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-357; 1967 (55) 439; 1969 (56) 94.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 60 - Libraries, Archives, Museums and Arts
Chapter 15 - South Carolina Arts Commission
Section 60-15-10. Legislative declaration of policy.
Section 60-15-20. South Carolina Arts Commission created; appointment and qualifications of members.
Section 60-15-30. Terms of commission members; reappointment; executive director; vacancies.
Section 60-15-40. Compensation of director and commission members.
Section 60-15-50. Commission may employ and remove officers and other employees.
Section 60-15-60. Duties of commission.
Section 60-15-70. Powers of commission.
Section 60-15-75. Statewide cultural districts.
Section 60-15-80. Reports of commission.
Section 60-15-90. Commission designated official agency of State to receive certain federal funds.