Chapter
Consolidation of Political Subdivisions
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-10— Special purpose district defined
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-20— Authorization to create consolidated government charter commission; creation; membership and appointment; vacancies
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-30— Convening of commission; selection of officers; rules; quorum; compensation; expenses; employment of staff; contracts for special studies for preparation of charter
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-40— Preliminary study; draft of proposed charter; provisions allowable in proposed charter
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-50— Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-60— Matters involving public education not affected
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-70— Public hearings; notice; certification and filing of proposed charter; public nature of records; informing public
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-80— Election by all qualified voters of county; notice and publication; form of ballot
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-90— Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-95— Election of city or special purpose district to be excluded from consolidation
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-100— Certified copy of adopted charter for consolidation furnished to Secretary of State with election returns; proclamation of results
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-110— When government of consolidated political subdivision becomes effective; governing body to implement provisions of charter
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-120— Subsequent inclusion of municipality or special purpose district in consolidated political subdivision; referenda
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-130— Zoning ordinances and regulations not affected
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-140— Consolidated government, obligations and privileges; ownership of assets and property; inapplicability to municipality or special purpose district that does not approve charter
- S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-150— Furnishing of electric services within consolidated political subdivision