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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-12-10 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Director" means the head of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (2) "Department" means the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. (3) "Office" or "component office" means any one or mo…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-12-20 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; creation
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There is created within the executive branch of the state government an agency to be known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The department shall be organized as provided in this chapter and shall have the duties, functions, and powers provide…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-12-30 Director; appointment and removal
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The department shall be headed by a director who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The director may be removed from office as provided in Section 1-3-240(B).
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-12-40 Director; powers and duties
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In performing his duties as authorized by this chapter, the director: (1) shall develop and execute a cohesive and comprehensive plan for services provided by the component offices housed within the department; (2) shall develop the budget for the department, including the compon…