WHEREAS, it has been deemed essential that the Department of Juvenile Justice proceed with the acquisition of juvenile corrections facilities through an emergency procurement process; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Juvenile Justice has certified such emergency by the execution of an Emergency Procurement Declaration; and

WHEREAS, the consolidated procurement code requires the solicitation of as much competition as is practicable in such emergency situations.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of the State of South Carolina and pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of this State, I hereby direct that an emergency procurement panel shall be immediately constituted and shall consist of the following members:

Henry L. Deneen, Chairman
Dr. Luther F. Carter
Richard W. Kelly
Erwin W. Faulkner
Inez M. Tenenbaum

IT IS FURTHERED ORDERED, that the Emergency Procurement Panel shall select and choose the best qualified offeror.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THEGREAT
SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL, 1996

DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

ATTEST:

JAMES M. MILES
Secretary of State

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