The bill H. 3441 seeks to amend Section 25-11-40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning county veterans' affairs officers. The key changes include designating county veterans' affairs officers as county employees and stipulating 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, and their term will last for two years, beginning on July 1 of each odd-numbered year.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that county veterans' affairs officers are considered at-will employees of the county legislative delegation and can be removed for cause at any time by the secretary, along with a majority of the county's legislative delegation. The secretary is also empowered to provide recommendations to the county delegation following annual reviews of the local veterans' affairs office. This legislation 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