St. John’s Fire Commission uses nine island-based members

The St. John’s Fire Commission has nine qualified electors as members. The members include four Johns Island residents, one Seabrook Island resident, one Wadmalaw Island resident, and three Kiawah Island residents. The Governor appoints members on the recommendation of a majority of the county legislative delegation. Members serve four-year terms and remain in office until successors are appointed and qualified. The commission fills vacancies through the same appointment process for only the rest of the unexpired term. The provision takes effect upon the Governor’s approval, which occurred on May 19, 2026.

The commission must adopt a purchasing code that follows the cited state procurement rule, and its records must be available as public records. These requirements apply to the St. John’s Fire Commission and its records. The purchasing code must comply with Section 11-35-5320. Records must be available under Section 30-4-30. The provision takes effect upon the Governor’s approval, which occurred on May 19, 2026.

Section 2 of Act 727 of 1978 is repealed. The repeal applies to that specific section of the 1978 act concerning the St. John’s Fire District. The repeal takes effect upon the Governor’s approval, which occurred on May 19, 2026.