CHURCH CREEK STORMWATER DRAINAGE BASIN AUTHORITY

Charleston, S.C., City Code ch. 27, art. IV

in effect

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-171 Establishment.

Sec. 27-171. - Establishment. There is hereby established an advisory authority for the Church Creek stormwater drainage basin to be known as the "City of Charleston Church Creek Stormwater Drainage Basin Authority." (Ord. No. 2020-131, § 2, 9-22-20)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-172 Purpose.

Sec. 27-172. - Purpose. The City of Charleston's Church Creek Stormwater Drainage Basin Authority shall have the following roles and responsibilities: (a) To review, rank, and recommend to the Mayor and City Council Church Creek stormwater drainage basin projects requiring Church Creek stormwater drainage basin TIF funds; (b) Increase community awareness of past, present, and future Church Creek stormwater drainage basin issues; (c) Assist City of Charleston staff with implementing flood abatement projects in the Church Creek stormwater drainage basin; and (d) Make recommendations on city partnerships with private and public organizations to create, support, and encourage community flood abatement programs and activities benefiting the Church Creek stormwater drainage basin. (Ord. No. 2020-131, § 2, 9-22-20)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-173 Organization.

Sec. 27-173. - Organization. The organization of the City of Charleston's Church Creek Stormwater Drainage Basin Authority shall be: (a) Membership. The authority shall be comprised of eleven (11) members. The members of the authority shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the approval of city council. (b) The authority membership shall include the mayor, two (2) city council members appointed by the mayor, and a representative from each of the following: (1) Institutional representation: a. The Charleston County Council member currently representing the district that includes the Church Creek basin; a. A local utility representative. (2) Categorical representation: a. Local expert on drainage and flooding; b. Expert on water retention measures and flood control; c. Experienced public relations delegate; d. Faith-based community advocate in the basin; e. Commercial property owner in the basin; and f. Neighborhood residential property owner in the basin. (c) The City of Charleston Director of Stormwater Management or designee shall serve as the coordinator between the city and the authority to advance the recommendations of the authority with city government. The City of Charleston Chief Financial Officer or designee shall coordinate the Use of TIF funds to carry out recommendations by the authority that are approved by the mayor and city council. (d) The mayor shall annually appoint one of the authority's members to be chairperson. (e) The terms for authority members shall be two (2) years. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Members of the authority filling a vacancy shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term. (f) The authority shall establish a regular time and place for its meetings and shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting quarterly. For purpose of authority action, a quorum of the authority shall consist of six (6) members of the authority in attendance. (g) The authority shall make and alter rules governing its organization and procedures that are not inconsistent with any city ordinance or Robert's Rules of Order. (h) The authority shall keep a written record of its proceedings and file the record with the clerk or council after the completion of any meeting. (Ord. No. 2020-131, § 2, 9-22-20)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-174 Attendance requirements for members.

Sec. 27-174. - Attendance requirements for members. With the exception of the Charleston County Council member, in the event a member of the authority shall fail to either attend two (2) consecutive meetings or three (3) meetings per year without written justification for said absence that is approved by a vote of a majority of the members of the authority such member shall be automatically removed from the authority and a new member shall be appointed in his or her place and stead. (Ord. No. 2020-131, § 2, 9-22-20)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 27-175 Intragovernmental relations.

Sec. 27-175. - Intragovernmental relations. The authority shall have the full cooperation of all departments of the city in the performance of its duties, and all departments shall supply the authority with all information and reports requested in order that the goals of this authority may be realized. (Ord. No. 2020-131, § 2, 9-22-20)

Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH27STMAFLCO_ARTIVCHCRSTDRBAAUFetched: 11/7/2026