South Carolina Director of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
| South Carolina Director of Labor, Licensing and Regulation | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Nonpartisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Compensation: | $124,973 |
| 2012-2013 FY Budget: | $40,998,962 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Selection Method: | Appointed |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
| Emily Farr | |
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The South Carolina Director of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an appointed executive position in the South Carolina state government. This position oversees areas of state regulation including professional and occupational licensing, fire and life safety and labor.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Emily Farr, who was appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley on August 8, 2016 and took office on March 8, 2017.[2] Farr succeeded Richele Taylor, who took office on February 12, 2015. Taylor replaced Holly Gillespie Pisarik, who served from 2012 to 2014.[3]
Authority
The South Carolina Director of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's office is derived from Title 40, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Article 1, Section 40-1-40:
| (D) The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is a member of the Governor's executive cabinet and must be headed by a director...[4] |
Qualifications
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Appointments
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Vacancies
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Duties
The mission of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is to promote the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, training and education.[5]
Divisions
- Professional and Occupational Licensing
- Fire and Life Safety
- Labor
- Administration
- Legal Services
- Office of Immigrant Worker Compliance[1]
State budget
- See also: South Carolina state budget and finances
The budget for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in Fiscal Year 2012-2013 was $40,998,962.[6]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2016
In 2016, the director received a salary of $124,973, according to the Council of State Governments.[7]
2015
In 2015, the director received a salary of $124,973, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2014
In 2014, the director was paid an estimated $124,973, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2013
In 2013, the director was paid an estimated $124,973, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2010
In 2010, the director was paid an estimated $116,797, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
Historical officeholders
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Contact information
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Synergy Business Park; Kingstree Building
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 896-4300
E-mail: Contact LLR
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, "LLR Mission Statement," accessed November 27, 2015
- ↑ South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, "Director Emily Farr," accessed May 19, 2017
- ↑ South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, "Director Richele Taylor," accessed February 19, 2015
- ↑ South Carolina Code of Laws, "Title 40, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 40-1-40," accessed August 2, 2013
- ↑ South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, LLR Mission Statement
- ↑ South Carolina Budget and Control Board, "Current Budget Plans FY 2013-2014," accessed April 9, 2013
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed August 27, 2016
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 29, 2014
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed April 23, 2011
