S.C. Code Ann. § 2-41-30
SECTION 2-41-30. Public hearings; receipt of testimony; assistance in performance of duties.
The committee may: (1) hold public hearings; (2) receive testimony of any employees of the State or any other witnesses who may assist the committee in its duties; and (3) call for assistance in the performance of its duties from any employees or agencies of the State or any of its political subdivisions.