S.C. Code Ann. § 31-3-990

(A) For inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, a commissioner of a regional housing authority may be removed by the senator of the county appointing him or, in the case of the commissioner appointed by the commissioners of the regional housing authority, by such commissioners. A commissioner of a regional housing authority may be removed only after he shall have been given a copy of the charges at least ten days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. (B) The commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority must remain as an assisted resident in order to continue service on the board of commissioners. In the event that the commissioner who is directly assisted by the authority vacates the assisted housing unit or is evicted from the assisted housing unit, he shall be automatically removed from the board of commissioners with no opportunity to be heard or to contest the removal.