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S.C. Code Ann. § 5-7-190: Mayor pro tempore elected from council membership.

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Title 5 - MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 7 General Structure, Organization, Powers, Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of All Municipalities

Immediately after any general election for the municipal council, the council shall elect from its membership a mayor pro tempore for a term of not more than two years. The mayor pro tempore shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor. If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall serve as mayor until a successor is elected.

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