WHEREAS, the Mount Gilead Development transmitted a petition for annexation of 26 lots and portions of seven other lots of land in Mount Gilead subdivision of Georgetown County with Horry County; and

WHEREAS, Sections 4-5-130 through 4-5-160 of the South Carolina Code of Laws requires that I appoint a four-person commission to carefully investigate the facts relating to the area and report in writing; and

WHEREAS, in Executive Order 2002-09, I appointed Bill Murray, who is unable to serve on the four-person commission due to unforeseeable circumstances; and

WHEREAS, the four-person commission has the responsibility of providing me with recommendations by June 1, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the four-person commission needs an extension to complete its recommendations.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of the State of South Carolina, I hereby declare that Executive Order 2002-09 is amended and appoint Al Hitchcock, Murrells Inlet, to serve on the four-person commission. Further, I hereby extend the deadline for the four-person commission to complete its duties and submit its recommendation to me by July 15, 2002

This Order shall take effect immediately.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 21st DAY OF MAY, 2002.

JIM HODGES
Governor

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 11:00 A.M.