S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-110
Establishment by municipality of commission to exercise powers of public officer
Operative Text
Any municipality adopting an ordinance under the provisions of this article may establish a commission composed of not less than three nor more than seven duly qualified electors of such municipality, to exercise any of the powers authorized to be granted to the public officer by the terms of this article. The members of this commission shall be appointed by the mayor with approval of a majority of the council or governing body of the municipality and shall serve for such term and compensation as designated by the ordinance. The commission shall exercise the powers prescribed by the ordinance and formulate the rules of procedure before it; provided, that a majority of the members thereof must be present for the conduct of its business, and decisions must be by majority vote of the members present.
Section 31-15-110 of the South Carolina Code allows any municipality that has adopted a qualifying ordinance under this article to create a local commission—made up of between three and seven registered voters of that municipality—to carry out the powers that would otherwise belong to a designated public officer. Commission members are appointed by the mayor with majority council approval, and the ordinance itself sets their terms and pay. The commission operates under rules it establishes for itself, but must have a majority of members present to conduct business, and all decisions require a majority vote of those present.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-110, if the municipality where a property is located has established such a commission, that body—rather than a single public officer—may be the entity exercising regulatory authority over housing conditions covered by the article. Compliant operators generally stay informed about whether their municipality has created a commission, who sits on it, and what procedural rules it has adopted. Knowing the commission's meeting and quorum requirements can help property owners understand how and when decisions affecting their properties are made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-110 means that in municipalities that have adopted the relevant ordinance, a locally appointed commission may hold the authority to act on housing matters under this article, rather than a single official. Tenants in such municipalities may have the opportunity to appear before this commission when issues covered by the article arise, since the commission is required to formulate its own rules of procedure. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid offices familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand whether such a commission exists in their municipality and how to engage with its process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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