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Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
Second-in-command to the governor of South Carolina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The lieutenant governor of South Carolina is the second-in-command to the governor of South Carolina. Beyond the responsibility to act or serve as governor in the event of the office's vacancy, the duties of the lieutenant governor are chiefly ceremonial. The current lieutenant governor is Pamela Evette, who took office January 9, 2019.
Quick Facts Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, Style ...
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Term length | Four years, no limit |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of South Carolina |
Inaugural holder | Thomas Broughton (1730) |
Formation | January 1, 1730 (294 years ago) (1730-01-01) |
Succession | First |
Salary | $46,545 annually |
Website | Official website |
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