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S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-10 Acquisition and operation of cemeteries authorized; police powers outside municipality
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The city or town council of every incorporated city or town in this State may purchase or otherwise acquire, own, hold, operate, subdivide and develop cemeteries or burial grounds in or near such city or town and lands for cemeteries or burial grounds in or near such city or town…
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-110 Appointment and term
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Any city or town council of any city or town in this State which has a population of more than two thousand and less than five thousand according to the latest census of the United States Government may create by ordinance for such city or town a cemetery commission to be compose…
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-120 Removal; vacancies
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When such commissioners are elected and accept the appointment of the office, they shall not be subject to removal by the council except for cause. Should a vacancy occur then the council shall elect a successor for the unexpired term only.
S.C. Code Ann. § 5-39-130 Duties and powers
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Such cemetery commission shall meet and from its number elect a chairman and secretary and shall meet thereafter as often as may be reasonably necessary. It shall receive from the custodian of such city or town any and all funds then in the hands of the officials of such city or …