# S.C. Code Ann. § 40-63-10: SECTION 40-63-10. State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 40-63-10
- **Heading:** SECTION 40-63-10. State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Article 1 / Section 40-63-10

## Text

(A) There is created the State Board of Social Work Examiners to be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, including one lay member, two licensed baccalaureate social workers, two licensed master social workers, and two licensed independent social workers (clinical or advanced practice). All members must be residents of this State and the social workers must have been in the active practice of social work for at least five years before appointment. The terms of the members are for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members of the board are eligible for reappointment. The board shall have powers and duties as stated in Section 40-1-70. The board may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The Governor may remove a member in accordance with Section 1-3-240. No member may be removed without an opportunity to refute the charges filed against him. He must be given a copy of the charges at the time they are filed. Vacancies on the board must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. (B) The members of the board shall qualify by taking an oath of office before a notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths in this State. (C) Members may receive for their services mileage, expenses, subsistence, and per diem as provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1600.1; 1968 (55) 2800; 1988 Act No. 568, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 943.

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