WHEREAS, Zack Seymour, Laurens County Coroner, died on January 26, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Coroner in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 1-3-220(2) (Supp. 1998), 4-11-20(1) and 17-5-50; and

WHEREAS, Francis G. Nichols, Jr. of 107 Chestnut Street, Clinton, SC 29325, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Laurens County Coroner.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Francis G. Nichols as Coroner of Laurens County until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE
GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 3RD DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 2000.

JIM HODGES
GOVERNOR

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