SCDOT Leadership

The Secretary of Transportation is appointed by the Commission, with the advice and consent of the Senate. See S.C. Code Section 57-1-410. The Secretary is charged with the affirmative duty to carry out the policies of the Commission and to administer the day to day affairs of SCDOT. Other affirmative duties of the Secretary are set forth in S.C. Code Section 57-1-430 through 57-1-500. The Secretary's statutory duties and responsibilities are summarized under tab number 8 of the Commission Manual.