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SC Code § 1-11-530 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-530. Authorized requests for allocation of bond limit amounts.

 (A) For private activity bonds proposed for issue by other than state government issuing authorities, an authorized request is a request included in a petition to the board that a specific amount of the state ceiling be allocated to the bonds for which the petition is filed. The petition must be accompanied by a copy of the Inducement Contract, Inducement Resolution, or other comparable preliminary approval entered into or adopted by the issuing authority, if any, relating to the bonds. The board shall forward promptly to the committee a copy of each petition received.  (B) For private activity bonds proposed for issue by any state government issuing authority, an authorized request is a request included in a petition to the board that a specific amount of the state ceiling be allocated to the bonds for which the petition is filed. The petition must be accompanied by a bond resolution or comparable action by the issuing authority authorizing the issuance of the bonds. The board shall forward promptly to the committee a copy of each petition received.  (C) Each authorized request must demonstrate that the allocation amount requested constitutes all of the private activity bond financing contemplated at the time for the project and any other facilities located at or used as a part of an integrated operation with the project.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 117, Section 4.
SC Code § 1-11-540 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-540. Limitations on allocations.

 (A) The board, with review and comment by the committee, may disapprove, reduce, or defer any authorized request. If it becomes necessary to exercise this authority, the board and the committee shall take into account the public interest in promoting economic growth and job creation.  (B) Authorized requests for state ceiling allocations of more than ten million dollars for a single project are deferred until after July first unless the board, after review and comment by the committee, determines in any particular instance that the positive impact upon the State of approving an allocation of an amount greater than ten million dollars is of such significance that approval of the allocation is warranted.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 117, Section 5.
SC Code § 1-11-560 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-560. Time limits on allocations.

 (A) Any state ceiling allocation approved by the board is valid only for the calendar year in which it is approved, unless eligible and approved for carry-forward election or unless specified differently in the board certificates required by Section 1-11-550.  (B) Unless eligible and approved for carry- forward election or unless specified differently in board certificates required by Section 1-11-550, each state ceiling allocation expires automatically if the bonds for which the allocation is made are not issued within ninety consecutive calendar days from the date the allocation is approved by the board.  (C) In response to a written request by the chairman or other duly authorized official or agent of an issuing authority, the board, acting during the period an approved allocation is valid, may extend the period in which an allocation is valid in a single calendar year by thirty-one consecutive calendar days to a total of not more than one hundred twenty-one consecutive calendar days.  (D) In response to a written request by the chairman or other authorized official or agent of an issuing authority, the board may reinstate for a period of not more than thirty-one consecutive calendar days in any one calendar year part or all of an allocation approved but not extended previously in accordance with subsection (C) of this section in that same calendar year which has expired. The reinstatement request must certify that the authorized request submitted previously is still true and correct or a new authorized request must be submitted.  (E) A tentative ceiling allocation is canceled automatically if the chairman or other authorized official or agent of the issuing authority involved fails to deliver the issue amount certificate required by Section 1-11-550 to the board secretary before the bonds for which the allocation is made are issued.  (F) The chairman or other authorized official or agent of an issuing authority shall advise the board secretary in writing as soon as is practicable after a decision is made not to issue bonds for which a portion of the state ceiling has been allocated. All notices of relinquishment of ceiling allocations must be entered promptly in the board's records by the board secretary.  (G) Ceiling allocations which are eligible and approved for carry-forward election are not subject to the validity limits of this section. The board shall join with the issuing authorities involved in carry-forward election statements to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 117, Section 7.
SC Code § 1-11-570 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-570. Fiscal Accountability Authority to adopt policies and procedures.

 The State Fiscal Accountability Authority, after review and comment by the committee, may adopt the policies and procedures it considers necessary for the equitable and effective administration of Sections 1-11-500 through 1-11-570.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 117, Section 8.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.
SC Code § 1-11-580 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-580. Fiscal Accountability Authority to make quarterly payments on certain insurance contracts.

 The State Fiscal Accountability Authority shall make quarterly payments on insurance contracts where the annual premium exceeds fifty thousand dollars. The board shall undertake necessary negotiations to implement this requirement. Where fees may be incurred for quarterly rather than annual payments, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority shall determine whether the investment income opportunity is greater or less than proposed fees and shall make the decision which best benefits South Carolina.  HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 145, Part II, Section 20.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.
SC Code § 1-11-715 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-715. Incentive program to encourage participation in health promotion and disease prevention programs.

 The Employee Insurance Program of the Public Employee Benefit Authority is directed to develop and implement, for employees and their spouses who participate in the health plans offered by the Employee Insurance Program, an incentive plan to encourage participation in programs offered by the Employee Insurance Program that promote health and the prevention of disease. The Employee Insurance Program is further directed to implement a premium reduction or other financial incentive, beginning on January 1, 2012, for those employees and their spouses who participate in these programs.  HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 31, Section 1, eff May 26, 2011.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1).  Editor's Note  2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 3, Section 65(C), provides as follows:  "(C) The Code Commissioner is directed to change or correct all references to the Employee Insurance Program, the Retirement Division, and the Deferred Compensation Commission to reflect its transfer to the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority. References to the name of the Employee Insurance Program, the Retirement Division, and the Deferred Compensation Commission in the 1976 Code or other provisions of law are considered to be and must be construed to mean appropriate references."
SC Code § 1-11-725 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-725. Rating of local disabilities and special needs providers as single group.

 The board's experience rating of all local disabilities and special needs providers pursuant to Section 1-11-720(A)(3) must be rated as a single group when rating all optional groups participating in the state employee health insurance program.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 353, Section 2, Pt 20I, eff July 1, 2009; 2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 2, Section 34, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "board's" for "State Budget and Control Board's".
SC Code § 1-11-740 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-740. Division of Insurance Services authorized to develop optional long-term care insurance program.

 The Division of Insurance Services of the board may develop an optional long-term care insurance program for active and retired members of the various state retirement systems depending on the availability of a qualified vendor. A program must require members to pay the full insurance premium.  HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 364, Section 1; 2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 2, Section 36, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "board" for "State Budget and Control Board".
SC Code § 1-11-750 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-750. Withholding long-term care insurance premiums for State retirees.

 The board shall devise a method of withholding long-term care insurance premiums offered under Section 1-11-740 for retirees if sufficient enrollment is obtained to make the deductions feasible.  HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 145, Part II, Section 21; 2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 2, Section 36, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "board" for "Budget and Control Board".
SC Code § 1-11-770 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-770. South Carolina 211 Network.

 (A) Subject to appropriations, the General Assembly authorizes the board to plan, develop, and implement a statewide South Carolina 211 Network, which must serve as the single point of coordination for information and referral for health and human services. The objectives for establishing the South Carolina 211 Network are to:  (1) provide comprehensive and cost-effective access to health and human services information;  (2) improve access to accurate information by simplifying and enhancing state and local health and human services information and referral systems and by fostering collaboration among information and referral systems;  (3) electronically connect local information and referral systems to each other, to service providers, and to consumers of information and referral services;  (4) establish and promote standards for data collection and for distributing information among state and local organizations;  (5) promote the use of a common dialing access code and the visibility and public awareness of the availability of information and referral services;  (6) provide a management and administrative structure to support the South Carolina 211 Network and establish technical assistance, training, and support programs for information and referral-service programs;  (7) test methods for integrating information and referral services with local and state health and human services programs and for consolidating and streamlining eligibility and case-management processes;  (8) provide access to standardized, comprehensive data to assist in identifying gaps and needs in health and human services programs; and  (9) provide a unified systems plan with a developed platform, taxonomy, and standards for data management and access.  (B) In order to participate in the South Carolina 211 Network, a 211 provider must be certified by the board. The board must develop criteria for certification and must adopt the criteria as regulations.  (1) If any provider of information and referral services or other entity leases a 211 number from a local exchange company and is not certified by the agency, the agency shall, after consultation with the local exchange company and the Public Service Commission, request that the Federal Communications Commission direct the local exchange company to revoke the use of the 211 number.  (2) The agency shall seek the assistance and guidance of the Public Service Commission and the Federal Communications Commission in resolving any disputes arising over jurisdiction related to 211 numbers.  HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 339, Section 5; 2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 2, Section 37, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment substituted "board" for "State Budget and Control Board".
SC Code § 1-11-780 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 11 - Department Of Administration|Section 1-11-780. Mental health insurance.

 The State Employee Insurance Program shall continue to provide mental health parity in the same manner and with the same management practices as included in the plan beginning in 2002, and is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Insurance. The continuation by the State Employee Insurance Program of providing mental health parity in accordance with the plan set forth in 2002 constitutes compliance with this act.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 76, Section 3, eff June 30, 2006.  Code Commissioner's Note  This section was codified at the direction of the Code Commissioner.  Editor's Note  2012 Act No. 278, Pt IV, Subpt 3, Section 65(C), provides as follows:  "(C) The Code Commissioner is directed to change or correct all references to the Employee Insurance Program, the Retirement Division, and the Deferred Compensation Commission to reflect its transfer to the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority. References to the name of the Employee Insurance Program, the Retirement Division, and the Deferred Compensation Commission in the 1976 Code or other provisions of law are considered to be and must be construed to mean appropriate references."
SC Code § 1-13-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-10. Short title.

 This chapter shall be known as the "South Carolina Human Affairs Law."  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-360.21; 1972 (57) 2651.
SC Code § 1-13-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-20. Declaration of policy.

 This chapter is an expression of the concern of the State for the promotion of harmony and the betterment of human affairs. The General Assembly declares the practice of discrimination against an individual because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability as a matter of state concern and declares that this discrimination is unlawful and in conflict with the ideals of South Carolina and the nation, as this discrimination interferes with opportunities of the individual to receive employment and to develop according to the individual's own ability and is degrading to human dignity. The General Assembly further declares that to alleviate these problems a state agency is created which shall seek to eliminate and prevent discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-360.22; 1972 (57) 2651; 1979 Act No. 24, Section 1; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 2.
SC Code § 1-13-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-50. Commissioner and personnel.

 (a) The Commission shall recommend to the Governor a person who shall be employed as Commissioner and shall, with the approval of the Governor, employ such person who shall be subject to dismissal by the Commission with the approval of the Governor. The Commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the Commission, and shall perform such duties as are incident to such office or are required of him by the Commission.  (b) The Commissioner shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law.  (c) The Commissioner shall recommend to the Commission, and with its approval, employ attorneys, secretaries, clerks, investigators and conciliators for the expeditious discharge of the Commission's duties.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-360.25; 1972 (57) 2651; 1973 (58) 698.
SC Code § 1-13-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-60. Duties of chairman and vice-chairman.

 The chairman shall be the presiding officer at meetings of the Commission and shall promote the orderly transaction of its business. In the chairman's absence, or his inability to act, the vice-chairman or if no vice-chairman has been appointed or elected a commissioner designated by the chairman shall act in his stead.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-360.26; 1972 (57) 2651.
SC Code § 1-13-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-100. Construction and application of chapter.

 Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create a cause of action other than those specifically described in Section 1-13-90 of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create a cause of action against a person not covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U. S. C. Section 2000e et seq., if the cause of action arises from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create a cause of action against a person not covered by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U. S. C. Section 621 et seq., if the cause of action arises from discrimination on the basis of age. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to create a cause of action against a person not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Public Law 101-336.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 1-360.30; 1972 (57) 2651; 1979 Act No. 24, Section 10; 1996 Act No. 426, Section 7.
SC Code § 1-13-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 13 - State Human Affairs Commission|Section 1-13-110. Affirmative action plans by State agencies; approval by Commission; action by General Assembly.

 Each State agency shall develop an Affirmative Action Plan to assure equitable employment for members of minorities (race and sex) and shall present such Plans to the Human Affairs Commission. On or before February 1 of each year, the Human Affairs Commission shall submit a report to the General Assembly concerning the status of the Affirmative Action Plans of all State agencies. If any Affirmative Action Plans have been disapproved, the report shall contain the reasons for such disapproval. If the General Assembly takes no action within sixty (60) days on those Plans which have been disapproved, the action of the Human Affairs Commission shall be final.  HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 644, Part II, Section 3A.
SC Code § 1-15-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 15 - Commission On The Status Of Women|Section 1-15-20. Per diem, mileage and subsistence.

 The members of the Commission shall be paid the usual per diem, mileage and subsistence as provided by law for members of boards, commissions and committees to be paid from the general fund of the State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-452; 1970 (56) 2321.
SC Code § 1-15-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 15 - Commission On The Status Of Women|Section 1-15-30. Organization; officers; quorum.

 The commission shall meet as soon after appointment as practicable and shall organize itself by electing one of its members as chairman, one of its members as vice-chairman, and one of its members as secretary. A quorum for transacting business at all meetings of the commission shall consist of a majority of the membership of the commission.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-453; 1970 (56) 2321; 1978 Act No. 591, Section 2.
SC Code § 1-15-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 15 - Commission On The Status Of Women|Section 1-15-40. Duties.

 (1) The commission shall study the status of women and make periodic reports to the Governor with its recommendations concerning the following areas:  (a) Education needs and education opportunities pertaining to women.  (b) Social insurance and tax laws as they affect the net earnings and other income of women.  (c) Federal and state labor laws dealing with such matters as hours, night work and wages to determine whether they are accomplishing the purposes for which they were established and whether they should be adapted to changing technological, economic and social conditions.  (d) Differences in legal treatment of men and women in regard to political and civil rights, property rights, and family relations.  (e) New and expanded services that may be required for women as wives and mothers, and workers, including education, counseling, training, home services, and arrangements for care of children during the working day.  (f) The employment policies and practices of the State of South Carolina with reference to additional affirmative steps which should be taken through legislation, executive or administrative action to assure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex and to enhance constructive employment opportunities for women.  (g) At appropriate intervals of five or more years, an updated report shall be issued by the commission.  (2) The commission shall also be empowered to:  (a) Receive and disburse state and federal grants for furtherance of the commission's objectives.  (b) Disseminate pertinent material relating to the rights, responsibilities and status of women.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-454; 1970 (56) 2321; 1978 Act No. 591, Section 3.
SC Code § 1-15-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 1 - Administration of the Government|Chapter 15 - Commission On The Status Of Women|Section 1-15-50. Cooperation.

 All executive departments and agencies of the State government shall cooperate with the Commission in the performance of its duties.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 9-455; 1970 (56) 2321.