Senators YOUNG, GAMBRELL, and ALEXANDER propose the following amendment (SR-3563.QG0003S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 25-11-50(B) and inserting:

 (B) The secretary or his designee shall evaluate each county office no less than once no more than twice per year to determine the level of service being provided to veterans and to ensure compliance with established uniform methods and procedures. The department shall reevaluate any deficiencies noted no more than six months from the initial inspection. The department may assist a county in creating and executing a corrective action plan by the time of reinspection. The secretary shall report the results of final inspection, in writing, to the legislative delegation and the county administrator of each county within ninety days of the final evaluation. A county officer who fails to participate in the annual evaluation is ineligible for reappointment by the county legislative delegation unless the secretary waives the requirement in writing.The secretary or his designee shall not have the authority to remove a county officer for any reason.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.