There is created the Area Commission for the Trident Technical College (the area commission). The area commission has the functions and duties set forth in this article. The area commission is comprised of nine members, three of whom must be qualified electors of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties, respectively. The members from Charleston County must be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a majority of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. The members from Dorchester County must be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the governing body of the county. The members from Berkeley County must be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a majority of the Berkeley County Legislative Delegation. Members shall serve for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. The area commission shall organize by electing a chairman and other officers as it considers necessary. The area commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members. It shall make periodic reports of its activities and progress to the legislative delegation from the counties of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-707; 1962 (52) 1990; 1963 (53) 78; 2002 Act No. 292, Section 3.