S*1123 Session 106 (1985-1986)
S*1123(Rat #0467, Act #0423 of 1986) General Bill, By
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry
Similar(S 928, H 3473)
A Bill to create the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic
Development, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and functions.
03/12/86 Senate Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
without reference SJ-994
04/09/86 Senate Read second time SJ-1542
04/09/86 Senate Ordered to third reading with notice of
amendments SJ-1542
04/17/86 Senate Amended SJ-1636
04/17/86 Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-1636
04/22/86 House Introduced and read first time HJ-2477
04/22/86 House Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and
Industry HJ-2477
04/23/86 House Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor,
Commerce and Industry HJ-2525
04/29/86 House Debate interrupted HJ-2657
04/30/86 House Amended HJ-2717
04/30/86 House Read second time HJ-2718
05/01/86 House Read third time HJ-2771
05/01/86 House Returned HJ-2771
05/07/86 Senate Concurred in House amendment and enrolled SJ-2449
05/21/86 Ratified R 467
05/23/86 Signed By Governor
05/23/86 Effective date 05/23/86
05/23/86 Act No. 423
06/02/86 Act shall expire on 07/01/89
06/09/86 Copies available
(A423, R467, S1123)
AN ACT CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, AND TO PRESCRIBE ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS.
Whereas, the General Assembly finds that the changing nature of South Carolina's
economy requires a more diversified approach to promote economic growth and job
creation, including small and minority business assistance, agriculture,
technology-based businesses and industries, tourism, service industries,
infrastructure needs, declining businesses, and job training; and
Whereas, numerous studies, including a review by the Committee on Economic
Development, have identified the increased importance of state government efforts
to promote economic development; and
Whereas, these state efforts must be based on a working relationship with private
sector employers and organizations in all segments of the state's economy; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council, the Business-Education
Legislative Partnership Committee, and the report on "Capital Markets in
South Carolina" have called for improved planning and coordination of the
state's economic development efforts, and have recommended the formal
establishment of the Coordinating Council for Economic Development for that
purpose; and
Whereas, the formal establishment of this Council will enhance the economic
growth and development of the State through strategic planning and coordination
of the various state and local agency programs, and the elimination of
duplication of effort, and therefore improve the economic well-being of the
citizens of this State. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Coordinating Council for Economic Development
created
SECTION 1. There is hereby created the South Carolina Coordinating Council for
Economic Development. The membership shall consist of the Commissioner of
Agriculture, the Chairman of the South Carolina Employment Security Commission,
the Chairman of the State Development Board, the Chairman of the South Carolina
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission, the Chairman of the State Board for
Technical and Comprehensive Education, the Chairman of the South Carolina Ports
Authority, the Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, the
Chairman of the South Carolina Research Authority, the Chairman of the South
Carolina Jobs Economic Development Authority, and the Chairman of the Small and
Minority Business Expansion Council. The Chairman of the State Development Board
shall serve as the chairman of the Council.
Meetings of the Council
SECTION 2. The Council shall meet at least quarterly and is charged with the
duty of enhancing the economic growth and development of the State through
strategic planning and coordination of the activities of various state and local
agencies which shall include:
(a) the development of an annual state plan for economic development;
(b) an annual review of economic development activities for the previous year;
(c) the coordination of economic development activities on the state and local
level, based on a partnership between public agencies and private organizations
and businesses;
(d) the use of federal funds, foundation grants, and private funds to enhance
economic growth and development in the State;
(e) the evaluation of plans and programs in terms of their compatibility with
state objectives and priorities.
The Council may not engage in the delivery of services.
Reports
SECTION 3. The Council shall make reports to the Governor and the General
Assembly at least annually on the status and progress of economic development
goals which have been set for the State as a part of the ongoing planning process
with those recommendations as may be appropriate.
Council to make recommendations
SECTION 4. The Council shall make such recommendations to the Governor, the
General Assembly, and the State Budget and Control Board as to the policies and
programs involved in the state's economic development as it considers necessary.
The Governor, the General Assembly, the State Budget and Control Board, or any
other state agency may refer to the Council for investigation, study, and advice
on any matter involved in economic development.
The Council shall review any agency requests for legislative appropriations for
the purpose of economic development, and may make recommendations to the State
Budget and Control Board and the General Assembly concerning these as may be
considered desirable, and may make further recommendations from time to time to
the State Budget and Control Board as the Council may consider in the interest
of improving economic development in the State. Nothing herein limits any
agency's direct access to the General Assembly and comment by this Council is not
a part of the budget process.
Funds
SECTION 5. Any funds for technical, administrative, and clerical assistance,
and other expenses of the Council must be provided by the member agencies.
The Council may establish technical advisory committees in order to improve
coordination among agencies of state government and to strengthen the partnership
with local government and allies from the private sector.
The Council shall seek to utilize data relevant to the economic growth and
development of the State which is available from the Department of Highways and
Public Transportation, the University of South Carolina, and Clemson University,
and other state agencies and organizations.
Conflicting provisions
SECTION 6. If any provision of this act is in conflict with any existing
provisions of law pertaining to the member agencies of the Coordinating Council
for Economic Development, notwithstanding the fact that the provisions of law
contained in this act have a later effective date, the prior provision controls.
Neither this act nor the Council shall infringe upon nor diminish the
self-governing autonomy of the agencies involved.
Time effective
SECTION 7. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor and shall
expire on July 1, 1989. |