Bill > H3189

This bill amends South Carolina state law by adding a new provision that gives members of school district boards, municipal councils, and county councils the right to place items on the meeting agenda of the board or council they serve on. Under this legislation, these members can request agenda items without needing approval from other governing body members, and such items must be included on the agenda if they comply with the Freedom of Information Act's notice requirements. If a requested item is not placed on the agenda, the member is entitled to a three-minute period of personal privilege during the meeting to publicly address the omission, with additional three-minute periods for each unreasonably excluded item. Importantly, these periods of personal privilege must occur before the meeting can be lawfully adjourned, and any motion to adjourn before these periods take place would be considered invalid. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, and aims to enhance transparency and individual member participation in local government meetings.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3189&session=126&summary=B