EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2010-05


WHEREAS, a report conducted by the Legislative Audit Council in 2008 revealed ongoing problems with the management and control of the South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs (Commission);

WHEREAS, as a result of the issues revealed in the Legislative Audit Council report, I appointed four new members to the Commission in an effort to instill new and effective leadership and management;

WHEREAS, despite the appointment of new members on the Commission, the Commission remains divided and uncooperative;

WHEREAS, in the interest of better serving the disabled persons in the State, there needs to be a change in the makeup of the Commission; and

WHEREAS, Sections 1-3-240(B) and 44-20-210(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws give the Governor the authority to remove, at his discretion, members of the Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and Laws of the State, I hereby remove Susan Lait from the Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 29th DAY OF JANUARY, 2010.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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