Arnold v. Association of Citadel Men

BURNETT, Justice:

These consolidated appeals concern the Association of Citadel Men’s (the Association’s) 1996 election to select an alumni member to the Citadel’s Board of Visitors (at times, the Board). 1 We reverse and remand.

STATUTORY BACKGROUND

After various modifications over the past century, the Board of Visitors is presently composed of eleven members, all of whom are graduates of the Citadel. 2 Seven members are elected by the General Assembly, three members are elected by the Association, and one member is appointed by the governor. S.C.Code Ann. § 59-121-10 (Supp.1998). The term of…