S.C. Code § 59-53-610
There is created the Denmark Technical College Area Commission which shall serve as the governing body of Denmark Technical College. The commission is a body politic and corporate and consists of eight members who must be appointed in the manner pursuant to this section. The eight commissioners must be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a majority of the members of the General Assembly representing Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell Counties after a weighted vote by those delegation members. In addition, the member of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education from the Sixth Congressional District is a member of the commission ex officio. The members of the commission must be appointed for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualify.
A vacancy must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term only. As soon as possible after the initial appointments have been made, the commission shall organize by electing one of its members as chairman, one as vice chairman, and one as secretary. The terms of the appointees expire on the first of July of the appropriate year. The area commission shall meet upon the call of the chairman or a majority of its members. It shall make periodic reports of its activities and progress to the legislative delegation from the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell.
S.C. Code § 59-53-610