S.C. Code Ann. § 40-2-80
The board consists of nine members: five licensed certified public accountants, two licensed public accountants or licensed accounting practitioners, and two public members who are not engaged in the practice of public accounting, have no financial interest in the profession of public accounting, and have no immediate family member in the profession of public accounting. As used in this section, "immediate family member" is defined in Section 8-13-100(18). Members must be appointed by the Governor for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies may be filled by the Governor for unexpired terms. The Governor shall remove a member of the board for neglect of duty or other just cause.