AUG 25, 1986

Concerning the U.S. Department of Justice has precleared the Act bearing ratification number 350 which concerns the election of Richland County School District Trustees. You have inquired as to the correct procedure for receiving candidate filings and conducting this election. This question has arisen due to a possible conflict in the provisions of Act No. 344 of 1986.

Requested by: The Honorable Senator John E. Courson, Richland County Legislative Delegation; The Honorable Representative Jean Hoefer Toal, Richland County Legislative Delegation; and The Honorable C.Heyward Belser, Chairman, Richland County Election Commission

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