WHEREAS, by Executive Order 2003-14, Oconee County Supervisor Ann Hughes was suspended from office until such time as the indictments against her for embezzlement of public funds were resolved; and

WHEREAS, by letter dated April 19, 2004, the prosecuting solicitor has indicated that all criminal charges pending against Ann Hughes in Oconee County have been dismissed; and

WHEREAS, the suspension ordered by Executive Order 2003-14 was based entirely on the pending indictments.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, I hereby rescind Executive Order 2003-14, and thereby reinstate Ann Hughes as the Oconee County Supervisor.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 19th DAY OF APRIL, 2004.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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