§ 1-3-240. In making appointments, every effort must be made to ensure that all geographic areas of the State are represented and t.
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§ 1-3-240. In making appointments, every effort must be made to ensure that all geographic areas of the State are represented and that the membership reflects urban and rural areas of the State as well as the ethnic diversity of the State.
(B)The South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees has the same powers, rights, and responsibilities with respect to charter schools as other school district boards of trustees of this State including, but not limited to, sponsoring charter schools and applying for federal charter school grants, except that the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees may not offer application for a charter school, issue bonds, or levy taxes.
(C)The South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees annually shall elect a chairman and other officers, as it considers necessary from among its membership.
(D)Members of the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for per diem, mileage, and subsistence as provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.
(E)The South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees shall:
(1)exercise general supervision over public charter schools sponsored by the district;
(2)grant charter status to qualifying applicants for public charter schools pursuant to this chapter;
(3)adopt and use an official seal in the authentication of its acts;
(4)keep a record of its proceedings;
(5)adopt rules of governance;
(6)determine the policy of the district and the work undertaken by it;
(7)prepare a budget for expenditures necessary for the proper maintenance of the board and the accomplishment of its purpose;
(8)keep financial records in accordance with state and federal accounting codes and procedures;
(9)comply with and ensure compliance of applicable state and federal regulations;
(10)procure an outside annual certified financial audit on funds and submit to the State Department of Education as required by the State Department of Education;
(11)be subject to the Freedom of Information Act;
(12)have the power to hire and fire the superintendent of the district who may have staff as needed.
(F)The South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees may contract, sue, and be sued.