Upon request, a public body must provide materials, regardless of the form, pertaining to at least the three final applicants for consideration of each position. Finalist refers to the last group of applicants, with at least three members, from which the final selection is made. A public body should not disclose the tax returns, medical records, social security numbers or any other materials exempt from disclosure under the SC Code of Laws Section 30-4-40 of the final pool of applicants, comprising at least three applicants. Upon request, a public body must disclose the number of applicants considered for that position.

HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 1, eff January 25, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 2010; State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 10, eff October 28, 2016; SCSR 48-9, eff September 27, 2024.