There is created the State Department of Social Services, referred to in this title as the state department or department, with such subordinate divisions as may be created or authorized by law. The state department shall be headed by a State Director of Social Services who shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director must possess sound moral character, superior knowledge of and experience in the field of children's services and other social services, and proven administrative ability. The director is subject to removal by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240.
S.C. Code Ann. § 43-1-10
State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 562 F. Supp. 579 - Coffin v. South Carolina Department of Social Services (1983)
Most recently applied in 562 F. Supp. 579 - Coffin v. South Carolina Department of Social Services (January 1983)
1962 Code SECTION 71-1; 1952 Code SECTION 71-1; 1942 Code SECTION 4996-1; 1937 (40) 496; 1972 (57) 2382; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 998, eff July 1, 1993.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.