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SC Code § 4-9-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-140. Designation of fiscal and budget years; annual reports; adoption of budgets; levying and collection of taxes; supplemental appropriations; obtaining reports, estimates, and statistics.

 The fiscal year of the county government shall begin on the first day of July of each year and shall end on the thirtieth day of June next following, and the fiscal year shall constitute the budget year of the county government. All county offices, departments, boards, commissions or institutions receiving county funds shall make a full, detailed annual fiscal report to the county council at the end of the fiscal year.  County council shall adopt annually and prior to the beginning of the fiscal year operating and capital budgets for the operation of county government and shall in such budgets identify the sources of anticipated revenue including taxes necessary to meet the financial requirements of the budgets adopted. Council shall further provide for the levy and collection of taxes necessary to meet all budget requirements except as provided for by other revenue sources.  Council may make supplemental appropriations which shall specify the source of funds for such appropriations. The procedure for approval of supplemental appropriations shall be the same as that prescribed for enactment of ordinances.  For the purposes of this section a supplemental appropriation shall be defined as an appropriation of additional funds which have come available during the fiscal year and which have not been previously obligated by the current operating or capital budget. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the transfer of funds appropriated in the annual budget for purposes other than as specified in such annual budget when such transfers are approved by the council.  In the preparation of annual budgets or supplemental appropriations, council may require such reports, estimates and statistics from any county agency or department as may be necessary to perform its duties as the responsible fiscal body of the county.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3711; 1975 (59) 692; 1977 Act No. 56.
SC Code § 4-9-145 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-145. Litter control officers; custodial arrest authority; number of officers; powers and duties.

 (A) Except as provided in subsection (B), the governing body of a county may appoint and commission as many code enforcement officers as may be necessary for the proper security, general welfare, and convenience of the county. These officers are vested with all the powers and duties conferred by law upon constables in addition to duties imposed upon them by the governing body of the county. However, no code enforcement officer commissioned under this section may perform a custodial arrest, except as provided in subsection (B). These code enforcement officers must exercise their powers on all private and public property within the county. The governing body of the county may limit the scope of a code enforcement officer's authority or the geographic area for which he is authorized to exercise the authority granted.  (B)(1) The number of litter control officers vested with custodial arrest authority who are appointed and commissioned pursuant to subsection (A) must not exceed the greater of:  (a) the number of officers appointed and commissioned by the county on July 1, 2001; or  (b) one officer for every twenty-five thousand persons in the county, based upon the 2000 census. Each county may appoint and commission at least one officer, without regard to the population of the county.  (2)(a) A litter control officer appointed and commissioned pursuant to subsection (A) may exercise the power of arrest with respect to his primary duties of enforcement of litter control laws and ordinances and other state and local laws and ordinances as may arise incidental to the enforcement of his primary duties only if the officer has been certified as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Article 9, Chapter 6, Title 23.  (b) In the absence of an arrest for a violation of the litter control laws and ordinances, a litter control officer authorized to exercise the power of arrest pursuant to subitem (a) may not stop a person or make an incidental arrest of a person for a violation of other state and local laws and ordinances.  (3) For purposes of this section, the phrase "litter control officer" means a code enforcement officer authorized to enforce litter control laws and ordinances.  HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 598, Section 3, eff June 25, 1990; 1992 Act No. 411, Section 1, eff June 1, 1992; 1996 Act No. 373, Section 1, eff May 29, 1996; 2001 Act No. 109, Section 1, eff October 4, 2001.  Effect of Amendment  The 1992 amendment deleted language at the end of the second sentence relative to noninterference with the sheriff's department, added the third sentence, and inserted "code" preceding "enforcement officers" in two places.  The 1996 amendment added the last sentence beginning "The governing body of the county."  The 2001 amendment designated the former section as subsection (A), inserted references to subsection (B), and made language changes; and added subsection (B).
SC Code § 4-9-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-150. Audits of county records; designation of auditors; public inspection of report.

 The council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all financial records and transactions of the county and any agency funded in whole by county funds and may provide for more frequent audits as it considers necessary. Special audits may be provided for any agency receiving county funds as the county governing body considers necessary. The audits must be made by a certified public accountant or public accountant or firm of these accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the county government or any of its officers. The council may, without requiring competitive bids, designate the accountant or firm annually or for a period not exceeding three years. The designation for any particular fiscal year must be made no later than thirty days after the beginning of the fiscal year. The report of the audit must be made available for public inspection. A copy of the report of the audit must be submitted to the Comptroller General no later than January first each year following the close of the books of the previous fiscal year.  If the report is not timely filed, or within the time extended for filing the report, funds distributed by the Comptroller General to the county in the current fiscal year must be withheld pending receipt of a copy of the report.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3712; 1975 (59) 692; 1977 Act No. 96; 1988 Act No. 365, Part II, Section 3, eff July 1, 1988; 2002 Act No. 356, Section 1, Pt XI.P, eff July 1, 2002; 2005 Act No. 164, Section 36, eff June 10, 2005.  Effect of Amendment  The 1988 amendment made grammatical changes, and added the last sentence, relating to a copy of the report of audit being submitted to the Comptroller General.  The 2002 amendment added the second undesignated paragraph relating to failure to file the report on time.  The 2005 amendment, in the first undesignated paragraph, at the end of the fourth sentence substituted "three years" for "one year".
SC Code § 4-9-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-160. Council shall provide for centralized purchasing system.

 The council shall provide for a centralized purchasing system for procurement of goods and services required by the county government.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3713; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-170. Council shall provide for appointment of certain boards, committees, and commissions; appointive powers of council.

 The council shall provide by ordinance for the appointment of all county boards, committees and commissions whose appointment is not provided for by the general law or the Constitution. Each council shall have such appointive powers with regard to existing boards and commissions as may be authorized by the General Assembly except as otherwise provided for by the general law and the Constitution, but this authority shall not extend to school districts, special purpose districts or other political subdivisions created by the General Assembly; provided, however, that beginning January 1, 1980, the council shall provide by ordinance for the appointment of all county boards, committees and commissions whose appointment is not provided for by the general law or the Constitution, but this authority shall not extend to school districts, special purpose districts or other political subdivisions created by the General Assembly.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3714; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-175 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-175. Per diem, travel, and other expenses authorized for travel by board or commission members outside county.

 The governing body of a county may pay per diem, travel, or any other expenses, in an amount it considers necessary, to any member of a county board or commission when the member travels outside of the county and incurs expenses relating to his duties while serving on the board.  HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 147, Section 1, eff June 14, 1993.
SC Code § 4-9-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-180. Officers and employees shall disclose personal interests in county business and refrain from voting on or participating in such matters.

 Any county officer or employee who has a substantial financial interest in any business which contracts with the county for sale or lease of land, materials, supplies, equipment or services or who personally engages in such matters shall make known that interest and refrain from voting upon or otherwise participating in his capacity as a county officer or employee in matters related thereto.  Any county officer or employee who wilfully violates the requirements of this section shall be deemed guilty of malfeasance in office and upon conviction shall forfeit his office or position. Violation of this section with the knowledge express or implied of the person or corporation contracting with or making a sale to the county shall render the contract or sale voidable by the county governing body.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3715; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-190. Certain provisions inapplicable to board of commissioners form of government.

 The sections of this article, except Sections 4-9-10 and 4-9-20 shall not apply to the board of commissioners form of government provided for in Article 11.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3716; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-310. Responsibility for policy making and administration; membership of council; applicability of Article 1.

 In those counties adopting the council form of government provided for in this article, the responsibility for policy making and administration of county government shall be vested in the county council which shall consist of not less than three nor more than twelve members who are qualified electors of the county. The structure, organization, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of county government under the council form shall be as prescribed in Article 1 of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3720; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-410. Membership of council; election, term, and compensation of supervisor.

 The council in those counties adopting the council-supervisor form of government provided for in this article shall consist of not less than two nor more than twelve members who are qualified electors of the county. The supervisor shall serve as chairman and vote only to break tie votes. The supervisor shall be a qualified elector of the county, elected at large from the county in the general election for a term of two or four years.  The compensation for the supervisor shall be prescribed by the council by ordinance. The council shall not reduce or increase the compensation of the supervisor during the term of office for which he was elected.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3730; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-420. Powers and duties of supervisor.

 The powers and duties of the supervisor shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) to serve as the chief administrative officer of the county government;  (2) to execute the policies and legislative actions of the council;  (3) to direct and coordinate operational agencies and administrative activities of the county government;  (4) to prepare annual operating and capital improvement budgets for submission to the council;  (5) to supervise the expenditure of funds appropriated by council;  (6) to prepare annual, monthly and other reports for council on finances and administrative activities of the county;  (7) to recommend measures for adoption;  (8) to serve as presiding officer of the council, voting in case of council ties;  (9) to serve as official spokesman for the council with respect to council's policies and programs;  (10) to inspect books, accounts, records, or documents pertaining to the property, money or assets of the county;  (11) to be responsible for the administration of county personnel policies approved by the council including salary and classification plans;  (12) to be responsible for employment and discharge of personnel subject to the provisions of subsection (7) of Section 4-9-30 and subject to the appropriation of funds by the council for that purpose.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3731; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-430. Powers of council and its members; authority of supervisor over certain elected officials.

 The council shall not remove any county administrative officers or employees whom the county supervisor or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint, unless by two-thirds vote of the members present and voting.  Except for the purposes of inquiries and official investigations, neither the council nor its members shall give direct orders to any county officer or employee, either publicly or privately.  With the exception of organizational policies established by the governing body, the county supervisor shall exercise no authority over any elected officials of the county whose offices were created either by the Constitution or by general law of the State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3732; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-440. Applicability of Article 1.

 Except as specifically provided for in this article, the structure, organization, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of county government under the council-supervisor form shall be as prescribed in Article 1 of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3733; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-610. Membership of council; election and term of members.

 The council in those counties adopting the council-administrator form of government provided for in this article shall consist of not less than three nor more than twelve members who are qualified electors of the county. Council members shall be elected in the general election for terms of two or four years commencing on the first of January next following their election.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3740; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-620. Employment and qualifications of administrator; compensation; term of employment; procedure for removal.

 The council shall employ an administrator who shall be the administrative head of the county government and shall be responsible for the administration of all the departments of the county government which the council has the authority to control. He shall be employed with regard to his executive and administrative qualifications only, and need not be a resident of the county at the time of his employment. The term of employment of the administrator shall be at the pleasure of the council and he shall be entitled to such compensation for his services as the council may determine. The council may, in its discretion, employ the administrator for a definite term. If the council determines to remove the county administrator, he shall be given a written statement of the reasons alleged for the proposed removal and the right to a hearing thereon at a public meeting of the council. Within five days after the notice of removal is delivered to the administrator he may file with the council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held at a council meeting not earlier than twenty days nor later than thirty days after the request is filed. The administrator may file with the council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing. The removal shall be stayed pending the decision at the public hearing.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3741; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-630. Powers and duties of administrator.

 The powers and duties of the administrator shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) to serve as the chief administrative officer of the county government;  (2) to execute the policies, directives and legislative actions of the council;  (3) to direct and coordinate operational agencies and administrative activities of the county government;  (4) to prepare annual operating and capital improvement budgets for submission to the council and in the exercise of these responsibilities he shall be empowered to require such reports, estimates and statistics on an annual or periodic basis as he deems necessary from all county departments and agencies;  (5) to supervise the expenditure of appropriated funds;  (6) to prepare annual, monthly and other reports for council on finances and administrative activities of the county;  (7) to be responsible for the administration of county personnel policies including salary and classification plans approved by council;  (8) to be responsible for employment and discharge of personnel subject to the provisions of subsection (7) of Section 4-9-30 and subject to the appropriation of funds by the council for that purpose; and  (9) to perform such other duties as may be required by the council.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3742; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-640 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-640. Preparation and submission of budget and descriptive statement.

 The county administrator shall prepare the proposed operating and capital budgets and submit them to the council at such time as the council determines. At the time of submitting the proposed budget, the county administrator shall submit to the council a statement describing the important features of the proposed budgets including all sources of anticipated revenue of the county government and the amount of tax revenue required to meet the financial requirements of the county.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3743; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-650 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-650. Authority of administrator over certain elected officials.

 With the exception of organizational policies established by the governing body, the county administrator shall exercise no authority over any elected officials of the county whose offices were created either by the Constitution or by the general law of the State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3744; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-660 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-660. Authority of council and its members over county officers and employees.

 Except for the purposes of inquiries and investigations, the council shall deal with county officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the county administrator solely through the administrator, and neither the council nor its members shall give orders or instructions to any such officers or employees.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3745; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-670 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-670. Applicability of Article 1.

 Except as specifically provided for in this article, the structure, organization, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of county government under the council-administrator form shall be as prescribed in Article 1 of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3746; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-810 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-810. Membership of council; election and terms of members.

 The council in those counties adopting the council-manager form of government provided for in this article shall consist of not less than five nor more than twelve members who are qualified electors of the county. Council members shall be elected in the general election for terms of two or four years commencing on the first of January next following their election.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3770; 1975 (59) 692.
SC Code § 4-9-820 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 4 - Counties|Chapter 9 - County Government|Section 4-9-820. Employment and qualifications of manager; term of office; compensation; procedure for removal.

 The council shall employ a manager who shall be the administrative head of the county government and shall be responsible for the administration of all the departments of the county government which the council has the authority to control. He shall be employed with regard to his executive and administrative qualifications only, and need not be a resident of the county at the time of his employment. The term of employment of the manager shall be at the pleasure of the council and he shall be entitled to such compensation for his services as the council may determine. The council may, in its discretion, employ the manager for a definite term. If the council determines to remove the county manager, he shall be given a written statement of the reasons alleged for the proposed removal and the right to a hearing thereon at a public meeting of the council.  Within five days after the notice of removal is delivered to the manager, he may file with the council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held at a council meeting not earlier than twenty days nor later than thirty days after the request is filed. The manager may file with the council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing. The removal shall be stayed pending the decision at the public hearing.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 14-3771; 1975 (59) 692.