S.C. Code § 51-13-930

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 51-13-930 - Powers of Commission

The commission is empowered to:

(a) sue and be sued;

(b) adopt, use and alter a corporate seal;

(c) enter into contracts in furtherance of its purposes;

(d) charge admission fees to its facilities;

(e) make bylaws for the management and regulation of its affairs;

(f) acquire, own, hold in trust, preserve, restore, maintain, suitably mark, develop, advertise, manage and operate or sell property of historical or architectural value in Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick counties, and to receive funds, grants, donations and appropriations for the accomplishment of these purposes;

(g) acquire or purchase books, documents or other historical materials of interest;

(h) prescribe rules and regulations governing the use of its facilities;

(i) develop plans and orders of priority for the restoration of historical places in the three counties;

(j) appoint agents, employees and servants, prescribe their duties, fix their compensation, and to determine if and to what extent they shall be bonded for the faithful performance of their duties;

(k) apply for funds from State or federal agencies;

(l) property, provided it shall not have the power to assume any obligation or incur any indebtedness binding upon the State or the counties of Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick.

S.C. Code § 51-13-930

1976 Act No. 595 Section 3.