Mullinax v. Garrison

This case arises out of respondents’ intention to hold a meeting of the Joint Anderson-Oconee Legislative Delegation for the purpose of making a prospective appointment to the South Carolina State Board of Education.1 The vacancy will not occur until January 1, 1989. Appellants allege that the filling of the vacancy as intended by respondents will constitute a prospective appointment in derogation of the law of this State. We agree.

Appellant Tucker and respondents are current members of the Anderson and Oconee County Legislative Delegations whose offices will expire at midnight on November…