Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
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since January 9, 2019 | |
Style |
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Term length | Four years, no limit |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of South Carolina |
Inaugural holder | Thomas Broughton (1730) |
Formation | January 1, 1730 |
Succession | First |
Salary | $46,545 annually |
Website | Official website |
The lieutenant governor of South Carolina is the second-in-command to the governor of South Carolina. Beyond the responsibility to act or serve as governor in the event of the office's vacancy, the duties of the lieutenant governor are chiefly ceremonial. The current lieutenant governor is Pamela Evette, who took office January 9, 2019.