Authority of county manager over elected officials; authority of council and its members over county officers and employees
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Cricket Cove Ventures, LLC v. Gilland (2010)
Most recently applied in Cricket Cove Ventures, LLC v. Gilland (August 2010)
1962 Code SECTION 14-3774; 1975 (59) 692.
With the exception of organizational policies established by the governing body, the county manager shall exercise no authority over any elected officials of the county.
Except for the purposes of inquiries and investigations, neither the council nor its members shall give orders or instructions to county officers or employees.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.