S.C. Code Ann. § 2-20-330: Letter of intent to seek office; investigation of candidate.

A person who desires to be considered for nomination as a trustee shall file a letter of intent to seek the office with the commission. Upon receipt of the letter of intent, the commission shall begin to conduct investigation of the candidate as it considers appropriate and may in the investigation utilize the services of any agency of state government. The agency must, upon request, cooperate fully with the commission. The commission shall announce the names of the persons who have filed a letter of intent.