When such commissioners are elected and accept the appointment of the office, they shall not be subject to removal by the council except for cause. Should a vacancy occur then the council shall elect a successor for the unexpired term only.
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-120
Removal; vacancies
1962 Code SECTION 47-1412; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1412; 1942 Code SECTION 7452-1; 1939 (41) 292.
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