S.C. Code Ann. § 1-9-50: Authorization of qualified local governments to enact ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to local offices.

With respect to local offices for which the governing bodies of cities, towns, villages, townships, and counties may enact resolutions or ordinances relative to the manner in which vacancies will be filled or temporary appointments to office made, such bodies are hereby authorized to enact resolutions or ordinances providing for emergency interim successors to offices of such governmental units. Such resolutions and ordinances shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of the article.