Senator RANKIN proposed the following amendment (464R004.KMM.):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 13 and inserting:

/ SECTION 13. (A) To ensure that the Public Service Authority board of directors positions are appropriately staggered, the following establishes the term expiration for positions as of the effective date of this act:

(1) The terms for the members representing the 1st, 2nd and 7th congressional districts, and the At Large seat designated as the Chair shall expire on January 1, 2022;

(2) The terms for the members representing the 3rd, 4th and 6th congressional districts and Berkeley County shall expire on January 1, 2024; and

(3) The terms for members representing the 5th congressional district, Horry County, Georgetown County and the other At Large seat shall expire on January 1, 2026.

If any vacancy occurs prior to respective date established in this SECTION, the Governor may appoint a successor pursuant to Section 58-31-20.

(B)The provisions in SECTION 1 regarding board member term limits shall apply to appointments made on or after the effective date of this act. /