The bill S. 618 aims to amend Act 389 of 1907 concerning the composition and election process of the Board of Public Works for the City of Gaffney, South Carolina. It proposes to add two additional commissioners to the board, specifically representing District 6 and District 7, which are defined by geographic boundaries outside the corporate limits of Gaffney. These new commissioners must be qualified electors residing within their respective districts and must have an active utility account with the Board of Public Works. The bill outlines the election process for these new positions, mandating that they be elected by a majority of qualified registered electors in a special election scheduled for 2025, with terms aligned to the longest remaining term of existing commissioners.

Additionally, the bill includes the repeal of Act 205 of 1953 and Act 128 of 1967, which are related to the board, thereby streamlining the governance structure. It specifies that all commissioners, both existing and new, will serve six-year terms and be elected during regular municipal elections. The bill also establishes procedures for filling vacancies on the board, ensuring that any unexpired terms are filled in a timely manner through regular or special elections. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.