The bill S. 63 proposes amendments to Section 8-11-165 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the salary and fringe benefit survey for agency heads and the limits on salaries for agency employees. The key change in this bill is the removal of the maximum limits on compensation for employees of agencies reviewed by the Agency Head Salary Commission. This means that employees can potentially earn salaries exceeding the previously established cap of ninety-five percent of the midpoint of the agency head salary range or the agency head's actual salary, provided they receive approval from the Director of the Division of State Human Resources.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for a salary and fringe benefit survey to be conducted every four years and outlines the process for determining salary ranges for state constitutional officers. It also stipulates that new members of agency governing boards must undergo training in agency head performance appraisal within their first year of appointment. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 8-11-165
01/17/2025: 8-11-165
Latest Version: 8-11-165