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SCCMA Board of Commissioners Meeting

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For Immediate Release
June 21, 2022
Contact: Shireese M. Bell, Director of Public Information, at 803-563-0283 or sbell@cma.sc.gov

The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting will be streamed online via the agency’s YouTube page. The public may participate in the meeting via telephone by calling 1 929-205-6099. When prompted, enter meeting ID: 836 9093 4458 and passcode: 503883.

Those who wish to participate in the public input portion of the meeting should email comments to info@cma.sc.gov. Comments must be received no later than noon on the day prior to the scheduled meeting. The following information must be included when submitting public comment:

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Date of Meeting
  • Meeting Name
  • Agenda Item
  • Comment (500 words or less)

For more information, contact the SC Commission for Minority Affairs at 803-333-9621 or info@cma.sc.gov.

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