In case a temporary vacancy is created in any office or position by reason of the absence of the officer in the military service the appointive authority shall appoint some person to fill temporarily the office or position to which such officer was elected or appointed. All such appointees shall hold the office or position which they are temporarily to fill during the absence of the officer in the military service or until the expiration of the term for which such officer in the military service was elected or appointed, whichever period of time is the shorter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 50-153; 1952 Code Section 50-153; 1942 Code Section 3075-1; 1941 (42) 313.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 7 - Absences In Military Service
Section 8-7-20. Leaves of absence authorized for public employees serving in armed forces.
Section 8-7-40. Appointment of person to fill temporary vacancy; terms.
Section 8-7-50. Duties, powers, and pay of temporary appointee.
Section 8-7-60. Qualifications and bond of temporary appointee.
Section 8-7-70. Bond requirement waived during military absence.
Section 8-7-80. Compensation and resumption of office by officer in military service.