Bill > S0618

This bill modifies the composition and election process for the Gaffney Board of Public Works, a municipal utility governing body in South Carolina. Specifically, the bill expands the board from its original three commissioners to seven total members by adding two new commissioners representing two newly defined districts (District 6 and District 7) outside the City of Gaffney's corporate boundaries but within the Board's utility service area. To be eligible, these new commissioners must be qualified electors who reside in the respective district and have an active utility account. The initial election for these two new commissioners will occur in 2025, with the election conducted by the Cherokee County Voter Registration and Election Board. Future commissioner elections will be held concurrently with Gaffney's municipal elections, with six-year terms and candidates required to file a notice of candidacy and pay a filing fee comparable to Gaffney City Council candidates. The bill also establishes procedures for filling commissioner vacancies and repeals two prior acts (Act 205 of 1953 and Act 128 of 1967) related to the Board of Public Works, with the changes taking effect upon gubernatorial approval.