The department shall be governed by a director appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Any vacancy occurring for any cause shall be filled by the Governor in the manner provided for by law for the unexpired term. The director shall be subject to removal from office as provided in Section 1-3-240.
S.C. Code Ann. § 24-1-40
Department to be governed by appointed director; filling of vacancies; director subject to removal
1962 Code SECTION 55-293; 1960 (51) 1917; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 373.
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