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COMMITTEE REPORT
January 19, 2005
S. 127
Introduced by Senators Martin, Ford, McConnell, Moore, Knotts, Campsen, Elliott and Alexander
S. Printed 1/19/05--S.
Read the first time January 11, 2005.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 127) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 42-3-250, so as to provide that Workers' Compensation Commissioners are bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
LUKE A. RANKIN for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-3-250, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS ARE BOUND BY THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT, AS CONTAINED IN RULE 501 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES, AND TO REQUIRE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO ATTEND YEARLY A WORKSHOP CONCERNING ETHICS AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 42-3-250. (A) The commissioners are bound by the Code of Judicial Conduct, as contained in Rule 501 of the South Carolina Appellate Court Rules, and the State Ethics Commission is responsible for enforcement and administration of Rule 501 pursuant to Section 8-13-320. Commissioners must also comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 13 of Title 8.
(B) Each year, the commissioners and their administrative assistants must attend a workshop of at least three continuing education hours concerning ethics and the Administrative Procedures Act."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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