WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Dorchester County Treasurer as a result of the resignation of Patsy G. Knight on December 2, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Sections 1-3-220(2), 4-11-20(1) and 12-45-20 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended; and

WHEREAS, Mary L. Pearson of 142 Botany Bay Boulevard, North Charleston, South Carolina 29418-3004, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Treasurer of Dorchester County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Mary L. Pearson as Treasurer of Dorchester County until the next general election and until her successor shall qualify.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 5th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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