Gaffney Board of Public Works AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 389 OF 1907, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF GAFFNEY, SO AS TO RESTATE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER OF ELECTION AND OF ELECTIONS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 205 OF 1953 AND ACT 128 OF 1967 RELATED TO THE BOARD. - RATIFIED TITLEView full text View Vote History04/29/25Senate Introduced, read first time, placed on local & uncontested calendar (Senate Journal-page 8)04/30/25Senate Read second time (Senate Journal-page 20)04/30/25Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (Senate Journal-page 20)05/01/25Senate Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 19)05/01/25House Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference (House Journal-page 142)05/05/25 Scrivener's error corrected05/06/25House Read second time (House Journal-page 20)05/06/25House Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 20)05/07/25House Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 4)05/08/25 Ratified R 5505/13/25 Signed By Governor05/19/25 Effective date 05/13/2506/05/25 Act No. 78
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Overview
This bill amends South Carolina’s laws regarding the Gaffney Board of Public Works. It restates the board’s composition by adding two new members elected from specific districts, outlines the election process for these new members, and repeals two older acts related to the board. The changes aim to modernize the board’s structure and election procedures.
Key provisions
- Adds two additional commissioners to the Gaffney Board of Public Works, elected from District 6 and District 7.
- Specifies the qualifications for the new commissioners, including residency within their respective districts and active utility accounts.
- Details the election process for the new commissioners, including a majority vote of registered electors and a corresponding election date.
- Outlines procedures for filling commissioner vacancies, including special elections and term lengths.
- Repeals Act 205 of 1953 and Act 128 of 1967, which previously governed the Gaffney Board of Public Works.
Who is affected
- Residents of Gaffney, South Carolina
- The Gaffney Board of Public Works
- Cherokee County Voters
- Gaffney City Council
- Potential candidates for commissioner
Notable changes
- Addition of two elected commissioners representing specific districts.
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