S.C. Code Ann. § 4-8-50: Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time.

The commission shall complete all of its studies and draft a proposed charter within twelve months following the date of its initial appointment. The period for the work of the commission may be extended by resolution adopted by the governing body of the county upon a written request submitted by the chairman of the charter commission and approved by a majority vote of the commission's members.