2020 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 51 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Chapter 13 - Regional Districts, Commissions And Authorities
Section 51-13-2020. Board meetings; quorum; vacancies; officers; powers.

(A) Regular meetings of the board shall be held at least bi-annually at places within the service area.

(B) At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the board for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of the membership of the board. If any member misses three consecutive meetings, then that seat is deemed to be vacant and the vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this article.

(C) Meetings of the board shall be presided over by the chairman, the vice chairman, or in their absence by an interim chairman chosen at the meeting. The secretary/treasurer, or other designated director in the case of an absence, shall act as secretary of a meeting. Conduct of a meeting shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order, revised latest edition.

(D) The board shall choose a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary/treasurer at any regular meeting. The officers shall serve one-year terms and shall hold office until a successor is elected. Officers shall have the following powers:

(1) The chairman shall have such powers and duties in the management of the commission as may be prescribed by the board of directors.

(2) The vice chairman shall work and cooperate with the chairman, in the exercise of the powers and duties of the chairman as the chairman may request, and shall act in place of and for the chairman in the event of an absence.

(3) The secretary/treasurer shall maintain a record of the meetings and other proceedings of the commission. The secretary/treasurer shall have the custody of all funds of the commission and shall deposit the same in the name of the commission in such bank or financial institutions as the directors may choose. The secretary/treasurer shall keep current records and financial accounts open to any director and shall give financial reports as the board may require.

(4) The acceptance or transfer of land or interests in land, or the execution of papers, including deeds, mortgages, leases, contracts, bonds, notes, and powers of attorney or other obligations related to land or interests in land, shall require approval of an absolute majority of the board (eight or more directors).

HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 273, Section 1, eff April 7, 1998.