EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2010-19


WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Anderson County Clerk of Court as a result of the removal of Cathy M. Phillips from office pursuant to Executive Order 2010-16 which arose from her conviction for failure to collect or pay taxes withheld from employees in violation of S.C. Code Ann. § 12-54-44(8)(3); and

WHEREAS. the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Clerk of Court in the event of a vacancy pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §§ 1-3-220(2), 4-11-20(1), and 14- 17-30; and

WHEREAS, Richard Alan Shirley, residing at 1109 Thornehill Drive, Anderson, South Carolina 29621, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Anderson County Clerk of Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Richard Alan Shirley as Clerk of Court of Anderson County until the next general election for this office and until his successor shall qualify.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 20th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2010.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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