The council in those counties adopting the council-manager form of government provided for in this article shall consist of not less than five nor more than twelve members who are qualified electors of the county. Council members shall be elected in the general election for terms of two or four years commencing on the first of January next following their election.
S.C. Code Ann. § 4-9-810
Membership of council; election and terms of members
1962 Code SECTION 14-3770; 1975 (59) 692.
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