- (a) The Commission is composed of twenty-one members appointed by the Governor as follows: four members of the Senate, four members of the House of Representatives, three municipal officials recommended by the Municipal Association of South Carolina; three county officials recommended by the South Carolina Association of Counties; one regional council official recommended by the South Carolina Association of Regional Councils; one representative recommended by the South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts; one elected school board member recommended by the South Carolina School Board Association; and four members appointed by the Governor from the State at large. All members must be appointed for two year terms except that of those initially appointed, ten must be appointed for terms of one year. In making the initial appointments the Governor shall designate the initial terms of all members. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members may be reappointed. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
- (b) The Commission shall elect a chairman at an initial meeting called by the Governor. The Commission shall also elect a vice chairman and other officers it determines to be necessary. The chairman and vice chairman shall serve terms of one year and until their successors are elected and qualify. The chairman and vice chairman may succeed themselves.
- (c) Twelve members shall constitute a quorum.