Bill > S0098

This bill establishes new qualifications for county auditors in South Carolina by adding Section 12-39-25 to state law. To be eligible to serve as a county auditor, an individual must be a United States and South Carolina citizen, be a qualified voter in the county, and meet specific educational and professional requirements. These requirements include holding a four-year bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics from an accredited post-secondary institution, and having at least four years of professional experience in either accounting, auditing, working in an auditor's office, or serving as an auditor in the state. For appointed auditors, they must also comply with any additional county-specific requirements that do not conflict with the state's constitutional provisions. The bill will take effect upon receiving gubernatorial approval, thereby creating a more standardized and professional set of qualifications for those seeking to serve as county auditors in South Carolina.

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