South Carolina Code § 2-1-215

Orientation program for new legislators.
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Beginning with members of the General Assembly first elected in the 1992 General Election, the Operations and Management Committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate acting as a joint committee shall establish a program for newly elected members of the General Assembly to familiarize them with the operations of state agencies. The joint committee shall approve the content of the program and may designate an appropriate agency or institution to administer the program. This orientation program must supplement any orientation provided by the House of Representatives or the Senate about their internal operations.
The program must focus on the purpose, structure, funding, and operations of the various agencies, institutions, departments, divisions, and offices of state government. Agencies shall cooperate with the joint committee in making necessary presentations and arranging visitations to facilities. All programs must be scheduled on legislative days. All members of the General Assembly may participate in the orientation program.

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