The bill H. 3441 seeks to amend Section 25-11-40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to county veterans' affairs officers. The amendment designates county veterans' affairs officers as county employees and stipulates that they may be removed by the county legislative delegation. The bill outlines that the appointment of these officers is subject to the recommendation of a majority of the Senators and House members representing the county, with their term lasting two years, beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a county veterans' affairs officer is considered an at-will employee of the county legislative delegation and can be removed for cause at any time by the secretary, as well as by a majority of the Senators and House members representing the county. The secretary is also empowered to provide recommendations to the county delegation following annual reviews of the local veterans' affairs office. This act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 25-11-40
Latest Version: 25-11-40
12/06/2024: 25-11-40