South Carolina § 4-8-90 Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 4-8-90 — Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election.

South Carolina·Title 4 COUNTIES·Ch. 8 CONSOLIDATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

(A)The charter study commission must select one of the following methods of presenting the question of consolidation and the adoption of the charter:

(1)The charter for the creation of a consolidated political subdivision is effective upon the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of the county voting on the question as provided in Section 4-8-80; or (2) If the charter for the creation of a consolidated political subdivision is approved by the qualified electors of the county as required by item (1) of this section but not approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question in a municipality or special purpose district, the charter is void and of no force and effect only in that municipality or special purpose district.

(B)If the charter and consolidation

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(A) The charter study commission must select one of the following methods of presenting the question of consolidation and the adoption of the charter: (1) The charter for the creation of a consolidated political subdivision is effective upon the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of the county voting on the question as provided in Section 4-8-80; or (2) If the charter for the creation of a consolidated political subdivision is approved by the qualified electors of the county as required by item (1) of this section but not approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting on the question in a municipality or special purpose district, the charter is void and of no force and effect only in that municipality or special purpose district. (B) If the charter and consolidation do not become effective for any of the reasons enumerated in subsection (A), another charter commission may not be created in the county for at least four years from the date of the unsuccessful election. (C) The expense of the election must be borne by the county and be conducted in accordance with procedures governing county elections under the general law.

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