S.C. Code Regs. 28-2 - Organization
A. Commission on Consumer Affairs: The
Commission on Consumer Affairs is composed of nine members, one of whom is the
Secretary of State serving ex officio and whose term coincides with the term of
office. Four members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent
of the Senate for terms of four years. Four members are elected by the General
Assembly for terms of four years. The Commission elects its own chairman. The
Commission is the policy-making and governing authority of the Department of
Consumer Affairs, appoints the Administrator and is responsible for enforcement
of the South Carolina Consumer Protection Code.
B. Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit:
The Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit consists of sixteen members, who are
appointed by the Governor for terms of four years. One of the advisors is
designated by the Governor as chairman. The Council advises and consults with
the Administrator concerning the exercise of his powers under the South
Carolina Consumer Protection Code and may make recommendations to the
Administrator. Members may assist the Administrator in obtaining compliance
with the Code.
C. Office of
Administrator of Consumer Affairs: The Administrator is appointed by the
Commission on Consumer Affairs and serves at its pleasure. The Administrator is
responsible to the Commission for faithfully administering and enforcing the
South Carolina Consumer Protection Code.
D. Deputy Administrators and Deputy Consumer
Advocates: The Administrator, with the approval of the Commission, may
designate such Deputies as he determines necessary to assist him in performing
the duties he is required to perform under the S.C. Consumer Protection Code
and other statutes enforced by the Department.
E. Consumer Advocate: The Administrator of
Consumer Affairs may be the Consumer Advocate or he may appoint the Consumer
Advocate with approval of the Commission on Consumer Affairs. The Consumer
Advocate must be an attorney qualified to practice in all South Carolina courts
with a minimum of three years practice experience.
F. Board of Financial Institutions: The Board
of Financial Institutions is the governmental agency of the State of South
Carolina which is referred to as "the Board of Bank Control" in Act 686 of 1976
amending the Consumer Protection Code and is sometimes referred to as "the
Board" in the Rules, and which has responsibility for examinations and
investigations (Consumer Protection Code Section
37-3-506
) of institutions licensed or chartered by it, and through its Consumer Finance
Division has responsibility for matters pertaining to licenses (Consumer
Protection Code Sections
37-3-503
and
37-3-504
), and records and annual reports (Consumer Protection Code Section
37-3-505
).
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