COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley is forming a new committee to advise state and local leaders on veterans’ issues.
An executive order signed Monday creates the Veterans Policy Advisory Committee. A similar veterans’ study committee created by state law dissolved after issuing its report earlier this year.
The new, 15-member group will make recommendations at least annually to the state’s 30-member Military Base Task Force on policies that can best serve veterans’ needs.
South Carolina is home to 10 military installations. According to Haley’s order, more than 400,000 veterans live in South Carolina.
The new advisory group will include legislators, state agency directors, veterans and members of the Military Base Task Force, which is tasked with coordinating efforts to maintain South Carolina’s military presence and advising the governor and legislators.
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