How to apply
Interested in a seat?
- Governor’s seats: fill out the Governor’s online interest form. Questions: 803-734-3146 or appointments@governor.sc.gov.
- Legislature’s seats: contact your state senator or representative. Many are chosen by a county’s legislative delegation. Find yours.
- Other seats: these are named by an agency, association or the board itself. Contact the board directly.
- Expect background and financial checks, and for many boards a Senate committee hearing. It can take six months to a year.
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About this list
- Boards: the Secretary of State’s State Boards and Commissions list, as of October 22, 2026. Some boards on it may no longer meet.
- Open seats: the Secretary of State’s list of vacancies on statewide and multi-county boards, same date. It relies on boards to report, so some openings are missing and some may already be filled. Search the board on the Secretary of State’s site for its full roster.
- Seat details: tap a board with openings to see each open seat, its term, and the right way to apply.
- Who fills a seat: “Governor” and “Legislature” come from the vacancy list. Seats marked “other” are named by an agency, association or the board.
- Law: links go to the chapter of the S.C. Code that creates the board, where there is one.