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Welcome to
the Secretary of State's Official Web site.
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(Biography)

2001-02 Secretary of State Accountability
Report
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Online UCC Filings Search
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Online Business Filings Search
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Searchable
Charities Database |
The holiday season is
here and South Carolinians will again show how generous they are through
their charitable donations. As South Carolina's Secretary of State, it is
my duty to oversee charities and just how much of your donation is spent on
their charitable cause. As such, I present this year’s
Scrooges and Angels list. These
lists show just how charitable some charities are and how stingy others
are. Take time to review these lists or search
for other charities in our Charities database and see how much they
spend. Remember, the Secretary of State’s goal is not to discourage giving
but to promote wise giving to worthy charities; so, before you write the
check, check it out!
It has been a pleasure
serving as your Secretary of State for the last twelve years. I hope the
services I’ve created, like Scrooges
and Angels, have aided you and have helped accomplish our mission of
maximizing the taxpayer’s investment in government.
Please feel free to
send us any comment, suggestions or even criticisms about the site through
our
Feedback area and don’t forget our other searchable databases. Thank you
for visiting and don't forget to come back often.
With kind regards,
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South
Carolina
Secretary of State's Office
Statement of Purpose and Mission Statement
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As set forth by the South Carolina Code of Laws, the
Secretary of State is responsible for the statewide registration of
corporations, Uniform Commercial Code interests, business opportunities, employment
agencies, trademarks and notaries. The Office handles the
incorporation of municipalities and special purpose districts, the
annexations of land, and the escheatment of real property in South
Carolina. The Secretary of State is also the administrator and regulator
of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act and handles the publication of
positions within certain statewide boards and commissions. The Secretary
of State is an ex officio member of the Legislative Council and the
Commission on Consumer Affairs.
The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is
simple: to provide the taxpayer with the best return on their
investment in state government. The Secretary of State’s office
accomplishes this goal two ways. First, the office strives to provide the
most efficient, innovative, and cost effective means of registering,
administering, maintaining, and disseminating information to the
taxpayers. Second, the office regulates the appropriate areas using the
most effective and advanced tools available. Our goal continues to be 100%
customer satisfaction. |
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