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South Carolina Legislative Council
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Governance
The Legislative Council is governed by a group of elected officials including the President of the South Carolina State Senate, the Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, the Chairpersons of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees along with the South Carolina Secretary of State[1].
A Code Commissioner is elected by the five member board that oversees the day to day operations of the Legislative Council[1].
Services offered
Bill drafting
The South Carolina Legislative Council does all bill drafting for members of the South Carolina Legislature[1].
Code Revision
Legislative Council serves as the official revisers of the South Carolina code and releases publications annually highlighting revisions to the state's laws[1].
Legal services
Limited legal services are provided by the Legislative Council. Services are limited to subject matter research when needed for bill drafting issues[1].
Legislative library
Legislative Council runs a full legislative reference library including a duplication service for legislators[1].
External links
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