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 proposed changes designate county veterans' affairs officers as county employees and establish that they may be removed by the county legislative delegation. The bill outlines that the appointment of these officers will still require 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 specifies 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, along with 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