S.C. Code § 59-53-1220
The Commission shall consist of one member each from the Counties of Edgefield, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda, two members from Abbeville and Laurens Counties and four members from Greenwood County. Each member shall be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a majority of the resident members of the legislative delegation of his county.
Upon the expiration of the terms of office of those first appointed, successors shall be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. All terms of office shall terminate on the appropriate anniversary of July 1, 1973, notwithstanding that a delay in making appointments shall lessen the duration of the terms of office.
The Commission shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary, each of whom shall serve a term of one year and until his successor is elected.
A transcript of the record of the organization of the Commission shall be filed annually with the governing body of any participating county in order to reflect the membership of the Commission and those who become its officers.
S.C. Code § 59-53-1220