S.C. Code Ann. § 40-3-10

(A) There is created the Board of Architectural Examiners under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to regulate the practice of architecture in South Carolina. (B) The Board of Architectural Examiners consists of six persons. One must be a professor of architecture in a university or college controlled by the State who also must be an architect registered in the State of South Carolina, four must be architects engaged in the practice of architecture in this State, and one must be a representative of the general public. Members serve terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms, except the professor of architecture member. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. (C) Nominations for appointment to the board may be submitted to the Governor from the board or any individual, group, or association. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1917 (30) 198; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2879; 1922 (32) 823; 1932 Code SECTION 7056; 1942 Code SECTION 7056; 1952 Code SECTION 56-52; 1962 Code SECTION 56-52; 1971 (57) 858; 1984 Act No. 503, SECTION 1; 1992 Act No. 446, SECTION 1; 1976 Code SECTION 40-3-30.