# S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-330: SECTION 43-33-330. Appointment of board

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-330
- **Heading:** SECTION 43-33-330. Appointment of board
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 43 / Chapter 33 / Article 5 / Section 43-33-330

## Text

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. is governed by a board consisting of a minimum of twelve members and a maximum of sixteen members. Four members must be appointed by the Governor, one member from each of the system's four regions. Eight members must be elected by the board upon recommendation by the system's nominating committee which shall consult with advocacy groups of the State representing persons with disabilities. Members shall serve for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the original manner for the unexpired portion of the term. A vacancy must be filled not later than sixty days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. Up to four members who serve as chair of advisory councils or committees to the system may be elected by the board to serve ex officio as considered appropriate to the needs of the system or as mandated by law. No appointed board member may serve more than two successive four-year terms. The board may change its corporate name in the same manner as any other nonprofit corporation, and if the board changes its corporate name, the powers and duties of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. are considered to be the powers and duties of the successor nonprofit corporation. Editor's Note 2017 Act No. 52, SECTIONS 10 to 12, provide as follows: "SECTION 10. The Governor shall take all actions necessary pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Section 732 to designate Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., as the South Carolina administrator of the Client Assistance Program. "SECTION 11. Authorized appropriations and the assets and liabilities of the Client Assistance Program are transferred to and become part of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc. "SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc., formerly known as the South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc., shall administer the Client Assistance Program upon the completion of all necessary filings with the federal government." Effect of Amendment 2017 Act No. 52, SECTION 2, substituted "Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc." for "South Carolina Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped, Inc." in two places; in the third sentence, substituted "disabilities" for "handicaps"; and made nonsubstantive changes.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-310 SECTION 43-33-310. Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-310.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-330 SECTION 43-33-330. Appointment of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-330.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-340 SECTION 43-33-340. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-340.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-350 SECTION 43-33-350. Powers and duties of System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-350.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-360 SECTION 43-33-360. Interview of complainant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-360.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-370 SECTION 43-33-370. Authority of system upon receipt of written request to investigate complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-370.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-380 SECTION 43-33-380. Information not to be disclosed unless authorized in writing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-380.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-390 SECTION 43-33-390. Immunity from civil and criminal liability for persons providing information in good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-390.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 43-33-400 SECTION 43-33-400. Cooperation with departments, officers, agencies, and institutions; requests for system to provide protection and advocacy services; inspection and copying of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T43_C33_A5_S43-33-400.md)

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