S.C. Code Ann. § 60-13-40: Powers of commission.

To carry out its assigned functions, the commission is authorized to:

(1) Establish a plan for, create and operate a State Museum;

(2) Elect an executive officer for the commission, to be known as the Director;

(3) Make rules and regulations for its own government and the administration of its museum;

(4) Appoint, on the recommendation of the Director, all other members of the staff;

(5) Adopt a seal for use in official commission business;

(6) Control the expenditure in accordance with law of such public funds as may be appropriated to the commission;

(7) Accept gifts, bequests and endowments for purposes consistent with the objectives of the commission;

(8) Make annual reports to the General Assembly of the receipts, disbursements, work and needs of the commission; and

(9) Adopt policies designed to fulfill the duties and attain the objectives of the commission as established by law.