South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 52 - STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Article 7 - CONTESTED CASE PROCEDURE
Section 52-713 - Conduct of Hearings

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 52-713

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. A hearing is held before three members of the State Ethics Commission randomly selected from the entire Commission membership. One Commissioner is designated the Panel Chair who shall have the authority to hear preliminary and interlocutory matters and take such other action as is necessary to conduct the hearing.

B. Commission hearings are held in executive session unless the Respondent moves for an open hearing.

C. In the event that a hearing panel member is unable to attend a hearing, the hearing will proceed with the remaining members present. The absent member will be provided the record of the hearing prior to entering his vote.

D. In the event that a hearing panel member is unable to render a decision due to illness or incapacity, the Panel Chair shall draw the name of another Commission member to review the record and enter his vote.

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