MAR 22, 1983

On whether a magistrate considered an elected official or an official appointed by an authority outside county government and if a magistrate is such an elected or appointed official, does Section 4–9–30(7), Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, prohibit the development of personnel system policies and procedures for magistrates' secretaries, or does it merely prohibit employment and discharge by anyone other than the magistrate.

Requested by: James A. Bell, Esquire, Dorchester County Attorney.

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