WHEREAS, James W. McCord resigned as Treasurer of Edgefield County effective November 22, 1996, and there now exists a vacancy in that office; and

WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized to appoint a Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to South Carolina Code Ann. Section 17-5-50 and Section 4-11-20; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin R. Stepp is a fit and proper person to serve as Treasurer and is an elector of Edgefield County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Benjamin R. Stepp shall be appointed as Treasurer for Edgefield County, effective on the date of the execution of this Executive Order and until a successor is elected and qualified for the term beginning July 1, 1999.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1996

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DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

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