Proposed constitutional amendment to change election of Commissioner of Agriculture to gubernatorial appointment.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution to change the election of the Commissioner of Agriculture to an appointment by the Governor, subject to Senate approval. The amendment would take effect after the current Commissioner's term ends. The General Assembly would establish the duties, compensation, qualifications, appointment procedures, and removal processes for the Commissioner. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election.

Proposed constitutional amendment to change election of Commissioner of Agriculture to gubernatorial appointment.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution to change the election of the Commissioner of Agriculture to an appointment by the Governor, subject to Senate approval. The amendment would take effect after the current Commissioner's term ends. The General Assembly would establish the duties, compensation, qualifications, appointment procedures, and removal processes for the Commissioner. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election.