WHEREAS, the Bamberg County Board of Registration and Election Commission has determined that in the election held on April 10, 2001, for Denmark-Olar School Board District 2, Seat 1, warrants holding a new election for that office; and

WHEREAS, the Bamberg County Board of Registration and Election Commission, competent authority, declared the election void; and

WHEREAS, the Bamberg County Board of Registration and Election Commission has requested a new election pursuant to Section 7-13-1170 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

WHEREAS, Section 7-13-1170 of the South Carolina Code of Laws provides " . . . if for any reason the election is declared void by competent authority, and these facts are made to appear to the satisfaction of the Governor, he shall, should the law not otherwise provide for this contingency, order an election or a new election to be held at the time and place, and upon the notice being given which to him appears adequate to insure the will of the electorate being fairly expressed. To that end, he may designate the existing election official or other person as he may appoint to perform the necessary official duties pertaining to the election and to declare the result."

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the State of South Carolina, I hereby:

1. Order that an election for the Denmark-Olar School Board District 2, Seat 1 on August 14, 2001 or at the earliest possible date and time as is permitted by the United States Department of Justice; and

2. Designate the Bamberg County Board of Registration and Election Commission to perform the necessary official duties pertaining to the election and to declare the result.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE, 2001.

JIM HODGES
GOVERNOR

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