Upcoming Delegation Meeting Information:

(All attendees are asked to sign-in for attendance purposes.)

Call to Order
(Establish quorum)
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Introductions/Candidates/Guests
Fund Requests
Nominations for Appointments
 

Boards that have vacancies as of September 24, 2026

Community Mental Health (Lex Cty) 4 vacancies (1 Dr. vacancy)

Department of Social Services (Lex Cty) 7 vacancies

Disabilities and Special Needs (Lex Cty) 4 vacancies

Foster Care Review Board (11A) 2 vacancies

Foster Care Review Board (11B) 1 vacancy

If interested, please call or download a copy of the application below and send to the Legislative Delegation Office AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO MEETING.

For a listing of all boards/commissions,

please call the Delegation Secretary at 803-785-8184.

All voting will be done by ballot and given to the Secretary for tally. Proxy voting is also accepted by the secretary in writing. You may not know tonight if selected or not but will be notified within 3-5 business days via email. If your appointment must get to the Governor for endorsement, then another form from that office will come to you for a background check within 7-14 business days of receipt of the Delegation’s request. 

Other Orders of Business 
Executive Session (if requested)
Adjournment

NOTE: The Lexington County Legislative Delegation normally meets four times a year, (February, April, September, and November), to discuss board/commission appointments and to do business regarding matters relating to the Delegation Office. The Chairman determines exact date, time, and location of meetings. A new chair and vice chair are elected every two years. (2027 will be an election.)

(Typically, boards and commissions [18] and all candidates are presented in alphabetical order. If present and IF TIME PERMITS, each recognized individual may stand to greet members of the Delegation and provide a brief statement (no more than two minutes) explaining their interest in being appointed or reappointed.

Ballot voting is used when more than one applicant is being considered for a position, and all ballots are submitted to the Secretary for tallying. Written proxy votes are also accepted by the Secretary. When ballot voting occurs, nominees will be notified of the results within five to seven business days.

If a nomination requires the Governor’s endorsement, the nominee will receive an email from the Governor’s Office within 7-14 business days after the Delegation’s request is submitted. This email will include a separate form for completing the required background check.

Questions regarding public meetings and/or specific agenda items, please contact the Lexington County Legislative Delegation Office by phone (803)785-8184 or email: lgriffith@lexington.sc.gov.

Notary forms and board/commission application forms below. For additional information regarding notary duties or change in status forms, please visit the South Carolina Secretary of State website.

*The Official Meeting Agenda will be posted on the website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting and will also be emailed to the media using the distribution list provided by the County PIO.

LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

Representative Chris Wooten, Chair

Senator Ronnie Cromer, Vice Chair

Linda Griffith, Administrative Assistant

SENATE

Ronnie Cromer (SD 18)   RonnieCromer@scsenate.gov

Billy Garrett (SD 10)    BillyGarrett@scsenate.gov

Carlisle Kennedy (SD 23)   CarlisleKennedy@scsenate.gov

Shane Massey (SD 25)   ShaneMassey@scsenate.gov

Russell L. Ott (SD 26)   RussellOtt@scsenate.gov

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Nathan Ballentine (HD 71)   NathanBallentine@schouse.gov

Paula Rawl Calhoon (HD 87)   PaulaCalhoon@schouse.gov

Micah Caskey (HD 89)   MicahCaskey@schouse.gov

Cal Forrest (HD 39)   CalForrest@schouse.gov

Jerry Govan, Jr (HD 93)   JerryGovan@schouse.gov

Jay Kilmartin (HD 85)   JayKilmartin@schouse.gov

John Lastinger (HD 88) JLastinger@schouse.gov

Ryan McCabe (HD 96)   RyanMccabe@schouse.gov

Bill Taylor (HD 86)   BillTaylor@schouse.gov

Joe White (HD 40)   JoeWhite@schouse.gov

Chris Wooten (HD 69)   ChrisWooten@schouse.gov

Forms & Applications

Boards & Commissions Application (PDF)

For information regarding various boards and commissions, contact the Legislative Delegation Office (803-785-8184). Please click on this site to download the application. Please note, to be considered, the Governor’s Office requires ALL CANDIDATES for appointment and/or reappointment have a valid e-mail address.  Please be sure if you fill out an application that you write this address legibly. (The forms are fillable and recommended for reading purposes.) 

 

Notary Application(PDF)                    Change in Status/Duplicate Form                    Notary Resignation Form

Please complete the entire form as indicated in the instructions. For Voter ID information in Lexington County, please call (803)785-8369 or go online at scvotes.gov and put in your name and other required information. The entire notary process can take 6-10 weeks to be completed. It is recommended that renewal applications be requested approximately 12-16 weeks prior to expiration.  Check the SOS website for their annual seminars around the state, usually in August.  A webinar is available online also at their website.