Removal of executive officer
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution seeks to remove the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Harry M. Lightsey III, from his position. The removal would require a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, based on the provisions of the South Carolina Constitution. The resolution cites ‘willful neglect of duty’ as the reason for the proposed removal. This action is being taken through a concurrent resolution.
Key provisions
- Requires a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives to initiate the removal process.
- Requires a two-thirds vote in the Senate to initiate the removal process.
- States ‘willful neglect of duty’ as grounds for removal (excluding impeachment).
- Addresses the removal of the South Carolina Secretary of Commerce.
- Based on Article XV, Section 3 of the South Carolina Constitution.
Who is affected
- South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
- Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Members of the South Carolina Senate
- The South Carolina General Assembly
- The Office of the Secretary of Commerce
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific process for removing an executive officer outside of impeachment proceedings.
- Defines ‘willful neglect of duty’ as a basis for removal.
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