S.C. Code Ann. § 8-11-100: Representation on boards and commissions when new judicial circuits created.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law to the contrary, when a new judicial circuit is created, and representation on a board or commission of this State is now provided for by judicial circuits, then and in that event should the newly-created judicial circuit or an existing circuit not have a member, such new or existing circuit shall be entitled to representation on such board or commission. The member shall be elected or appointed to such board or commission as is now provided for by law. Any member elected or appointed under the provisions of this section shall be so elected or appointed for a term consistent with the procedure now prescribed for such board or commission.