Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-7-2154

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
The certificate of incorporation of any district incorporated under the provisions of this article, as well as that of any public hospital or corporation reincorporated under the provisions of this article, may be amended only upon the board of the district adopting a resolution proposing an amendment which amendment is subject to approval of the governing body of each authorizing subdivision or may be amended upon the initiative of the governing body of each authorizing subdivision. All these duly approved amendments must be filed with the Secretary of State in the same manner as with the original certificate of incorporation.