County Veterans' Affairs officers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a system for appointing and funding County Veterans’ Affairs Officers in South Carolina. It mandates that the Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs appoint one officer per county and requires the General Assembly to appropriate funds for two full-time employees at each county office. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to counties with smaller veteran populations to help them meet staffing requirements.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will appoint one County Veterans’ Affairs Officer per county.
- The General Assembly must appropriate funds for two full-time employees at each County Veterans’ Affairs Office.
- County legislative delegations will determine officer qualifications through a majority vote.
- County Veterans’ Affairs Officers are at-will employees subject to removal for cause.
- Each county office must employ a minimum of two full-time equivalents.
- Counties with fewer than 2,500 veterans can apply for financial assistance to cover staffing costs.
- The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor and is repealed three years after.
- The bill amends existing sections of the South Carolina Code to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- County Veterans’ Affairs Offices
- County Governments
- Veterans in South Carolina
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