South Carolina § 5-25-110 Chief of fire department.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 5-25-110 — Chief of fire department.

South Carolina·Title 5 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS·Ch. 25 BUILDING CODES AND FIRE PREVENTION

The city council or governing body of every city and incorporated town shall appoint a chief of the city or town fire department and see that such officer is reasonably remunerated by the city or town for the services required of him by law. When such governing body fails or neglects to perform either of such duties, the State Fire Marshal shall call it to their attention and, if necessary, bring the matter before the proper court. Nothing herein shall prevent any person appointed hereunder from holding some other position in the government of such city or town.

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The city council or governing body of every city and incorporated town shall appoint a chief of the city or town fire department and see that such officer is reasonably remunerated by the city or town for the services required of him by law. When such governing body fails or neglects to perform either of such duties, the State Fire Marshal shall call it to their attention and, if necessary, bring the matter before the proper court. Nothing herein shall prevent any person appointed hereunder from holding some other position in the government of such city or town.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 47-1171; 1952 Code SECTION 47-1171; 1942 Code SECTION 7475; 1932 Code SECTION 7475; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4590; 1917 (30) 77; 1960 (51) 1646.