Berkeley County Commission Meeting 9/10/2026

The Berkeley County Commission meeting held on September 10, 2026, included public comments addressing a missing person case and concerns about equitable law enforcement efforts. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed food handler safety card requirement, with local restaurant owners expressing opposition due to the financial burden and questioning its effectiveness. The commission reviewed and approved various personnel hiring and promotion recommendations, tax exonerations due to office errors, and proclamations recognizing Constitution Week and Patriot Day. A motion to approve a policy allowing law enforcement hiring flexibility for deputies commuting from outside the current 25-mile radius was passed. The food handler card proposal was tabled for further discussion and no final action was taken. Additionally, a new member was appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau. No contract awards, RFPs, or capital improvement projects were discussed during this meeting.