South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 8-1-10. "Public officers" defined.

The term "public officers" shall be construed to mean all officers of the State that have heretofore been commissioned and trustees of the various colleges of the State, members of various State boards and other persons whose duties are defined by law.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 50-1; 1952 Code Section 50-1; 1942 Code Sections 1512, 3042; 1932 Code Sections 1512, 3042; Civ. C. '22 Section 733; Cr. C. '22 Section 460; Civ. C. '12 Section 649; Cr. C. '12 Section 535; 1901 (23) 754.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

Section 8-1-10. "Public officers" defined.

Section 8-1-20. Illegal collecting and retaining rebates, commissions, or discounts.

Section 8-1-30. Knowingly allowing false claims by witnesses or jurors of mileage traveled.

Section 8-1-40. Failure of clerk, sheriff, or magistrate to pay over fines or penalties.

Section 8-1-50. Allowing records to be taken from office.

Section 8-1-60. Neglect of duty.

Section 8-1-70. Officers reported by circuit solicitor for neglect of duty; indictment.

Section 8-1-80. Misconduct of public officer; office declared vacant.

Section 8-1-100. Suspension of officer indicted for crime.

Section 8-1-110. Suspension of officer charged with embezzlement or misappropriation of funds; removal upon conviction.

Section 8-1-115. Lien on public retirement or pension plan of persons convicted of embezzling public funds; procedures; exceptions.

Section 8-1-120. County health employees entitled to same employee benefits as other public employees.

Section 8-1-130. Holding certain offices and serving as city attorney not dual officeholding.

Section 8-1-145. Irrevocable resignation of elected office holder to take effect in future; election to fill vacancy.

Section 8-1-150. Filling vacancies.

Section 8-1-155. Preference to resident of state.

Section 8-1-160. Performance increase or decrease in salary; redress for decrease.

Section 8-1-170. Group productivity incentive programs.

Section 8-1-180. Tokens of recognition and other rewards; limit on amount per individual.

Section 8-1-190. Pilot programs to create innovation in state government.