South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 4702

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INTRODUCED

February 12, 2002

    H. 4702

Introduced by Rep. Taylor

L. Printed 2/12/02--H.

Read the first time February 12, 2002.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND ACT 778 OF 1988, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BEGINNING IN 2005.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 1 of Act 778 of 1988 is amended to read:

    "Section    1.    There is created the Registration and Elections Commission for Laurens County. There are nine members of the commission who must be appointed by a majority of the Laurens County Legislative Delegation, including the Senator, who are appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify, except that of those appointed in 2005, four must be appointed for terms of two years each and the remaining five members for terms of four years each. At the expiration of those members appointed for terms of two years, successors to those members must be appointed for terms of four years. Vacancies on the commission may be filled by appointment in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired terms only. The members of the commission shall receive compensation as appropriated by the county council."

SECTION    2.    This act is effective upon approval by the Governor and applies to the appointment of members of the Registration and Elections Commission for Laurens County after the effective date of this act.

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