An officer who shall be absent from his office or position in the military service shall not be entitled to any compensation as such officer during such absence, but upon his return, if he return before the expiration of the term for which he was elected or appointed, after thirty days' notice, in writing, he shall be entitled to possession of the office or position from which he was absent and upon reassuming the duties of the office to receive the compensation for the remainder of the term to which the holder thereof is entitled.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 50-157; 1952 Code Section 50-157; 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.