Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 55-11-320 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 55-11-320.
The corporate powers and duties of the Richland-Lexington
Airport District must be exercised and performed by a commission
to be known as Richland-Lexington Airport Commission. The
commission must be composed of twelve
fourteen members. Five Seven
members must be appointed by the Lexington County Legislative
Delegation, two of which must be residents of Cayce or West
Columbia or Springdale. five Seven
members must be appointed by the Richland County Legislative
Delegation, and two members must be appointed by the
City Council two of which must be residents of
the City of Columbia. The members of the commission shall serve
for terms of four years and until their successors are
appointed. Members may not serve more than two consecutive
terms. In the event of a vacancy for any reason, other than the
expiration of a term, a successor must be appointed in the same
manner of the original appointment for the balance of the
unexpired term. Any member may be removed by the appointing
authority for neglect of duty, misconduct, or malfeasance in
office after being given a written statement of reasons and an
opportunity to be heard. Notwithstanding the expiration of the
term of office of any member, he shall continue to serve until
his successor shall have been appointed, but any delay in
appointing a successor shall not extend the term of the
successor. The members of the commission shall serve without
compensation, except for their actual and necessary expenses
while in performance of duties prescribed under this
article."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.