WHEREAS, in Executive Order 2000-26, I established the South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services Task Force and charged it with the responsibility of providing me with a final report and recommendation by June 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the Task Force should have a full opportunity to evaluate the options available to our State in addressing the fundamental issue of community-based alternatives for persons with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, I have been informed that the Task Force needs additional time to complete its work and to prepare the report and recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby extend the time for the Task Force to provide me with a final report from June 28, 2001 to September 3, 2001.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2001.

JIM HODGES
GOVERNOR

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