South Carolina Statutes

§ 4-8-95 — Election of city or special purpose district to be excluded from consolidation.

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

(A)A special purpose district or city may elect to exclude itself from consolidation.

(B)In each election held pursuant to this chapter, votes cast must be counted and recorded by municipality and by special purpose district. A majority vote in opposition to the consolidation from the municipality or special purpose district must be construed as a decision to be excluded from consolidation.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 319, SECTION 3, eff April 8, 1992.

Nearby Sections

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§ 4-8-10

Special purpose district defined.

§ 4-8-100

Certified copy of adopted charter for consolidation furnished to Secretary of State with election returns; proclamation of results.

§ 4-8-110

When government of consolidated political subdivision becomes effective; governing body to implement provisions of charter.

§ 4-8-120

Subsequent inclusion of municipality or special purpose district in consolidated political subdivision; referenda.

§ 4-8-130

Zoning ordinances and regulations not affected.

§ 4-8-140

Consolidated government, obligations and privileges; ownership of assets and property; inapplicability to municipality or special purpose district that does not approve charter.

§ 4-8-150

Furnishing of electric services within consolidated political subdivision.

§ 4-8-20

Authorization to create consolidated government charter commission; creation; membership and appointment; vacancies.

§ 4-8-30

Convening of commission; selection of officers; rules; quorum; compensation; expenses; employment of staff; contracts for special studies for preparation of charter.

§ 4-8-40

Preliminary study; draft of proposed charter; provisions allowable in proposed charter.

§ 4-8-50

Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time.

§ 4-8-60

Matters involving public education not affected.

§ 4-8-70

Public hearings; notice; certification and filing of proposed charter; public nature of records; informing public.

§ 4-8-80

Election by all qualified voters of county; notice and publication; form of ballot.

§ 4-8-90

Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election.

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