South Carolina Code 1-13-40. Creation of South Carolina Commission on Human Affairs
(b) The commission shall consist of a member from each congressional district appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and two members at large appointed by the Governor. Each member shall serve for a term of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired term.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 1-13-40
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Person: means :
(a) an individual, labor union and organization, joint apprenticeship committee, partnership, association, corporation, legal representative, mutual company, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, or other legal or commercial entity located in part or in whole in the State or doing business in the State;
(b) the State and any agency or local subdivision of an agency; or
(c) a political subdivision. See South Carolina Code 1-6-10 - Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
- Voice vote: A vote in which the Presiding Officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of legisators voting on each side are not recorded.
(c) No member of the Commission shall serve more than two consecutive terms. A member having served two consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment one year after the expiration of his second term.
(d) The Governor shall appoint one of the at large members to serve as chairman and may appoint any member to serve as vice-chairman, each to serve a term of one year. In the absence of appointment of a vice-chairman, the members may elect one of their number to fill that office. The Commission may elect other officers from among its members as necessary, except that the Commissioner may be elected to serve as secretary.
(e) The Commission shall meet at such times and in such places as it may determine.
(f) A quorum for transacting business shall consist of a majority of the membership as constituted at the time of a meeting.
(g) Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each issue presented, a majority of the votes cast determining the issue. Votes may be cast only in person. Voting may be by secret ballot or by voice vote.
(h) A vacancy in the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all the powers of the Commission.
(i) Members of the Commission shall be entitled to such per diem, mileage and subsistence as is provided for by law for boards, committees and commissions.
(j) The Commission shall render each year to the Governor and to the General Assembly a written report of its activities and of its recommendations.