The Lieutenant Governor's Office
As Lieutenant Governor, Andre Bauer is South Carolina’s second highest Constitutional Officer. Under the State Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Senate and assumes the position of Governor if for any reason the Governor is unable to perform the duties of that office. As President of the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor is the Presiding Officer and is often called upon to make significant rulings which affect the outcome of Senate votes and debates. Under Bauer’s leadership, the duties of the Lieutenant Governor were expanded in 2004 when he became the elected official who oversees the Office on Aging. Today, Lieutenant Governor Bauer is the leading advocate on behalf of South Carolina’s senior citizens. The Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging directly aids the needs of over 34,000 seniors and works to enhance the quality of life for over 717,000 South Carolina senior citizens.
Constituent Services
If you believe there is an issue with which the Lieutenant Governor‘s office can help, please
contact us.
Office on Aging
Andre Bauer is the Agency Head of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging. The mission of this office is to enhance the quality of life for South Carolina’s senior citizens.
President of the Senate
As the President of the Senate, Lieutenant Governor Bauer presides over the Senate while in session. As presiding officer, he assigns legislation to committees, maintains decorum during proceedings, and makes significant rulings on points of order.
The Writing Awards
Lieutenant Governor Bauer is pleased to sponsor the Lieutenant Governor’s Writing Award Program for the fifth and eight grade students throughout the State of South Carolina. Annually, over 100,000 students participate and thousands are awarded certificates for their exceptional writing. In 2007, 174 district and regional winners were recognized for excellence in their writing skills in a statewide ceremony.
Senior of the Day
Lieutenant Governor Bauer will often recognize an outstanding senior citizen or group of seniors who have made or are making meaningful contributions to their fellow citizens of South Carolina.
Chairman, Affordable Housing Study Committee
In 2006, the General Assembly passed an act into law which created the Affordable Housing Study Committee. Lieutenant Governor Bauer was named Chairman of this committee which is charged to meet at least quarterly and recommend changes to the law.
Other Links
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