South Carolina § 43-1-10 State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 43-1-10 — State Department of Social Services; subordinate divisions; director.

South Carolina·Title 43 SOCIAL SERVICES·Ch. 1 STATE DEPARTMENT AND BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

There is created the State Department of Social Services, referred to in this title as the state department or department, with such subordinate divisions as may be created or authorized by law. The state department shall be headed by a State Director of Social Services who shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director must possess sound moral character, superior knowledge of and experience in the field of children's services and other social services, and proven administrative ability. The director is subject to removal by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240.

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There is created the State Department of Social Services, referred to in this title as the state department or department, with such subordinate divisions as may be created or authorized by law. The state department shall be headed by a State Director of Social Services who shall be appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate. The director must possess sound moral character, superior knowledge of and experience in the field of children's services and other social services, and proven administrative ability. The director is subject to removal by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 71-1; 1952 Code SECTION 71-1; 1942 Code SECTION 4996-1; 1937 (40) 496; 1972 (57) 2382; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 998, eff July 1, 1993.