WHEREAS, Ms. Mary Ann Gray resigned as Auditor of Beaufort County by letter to Governor David M. Beasley dated April 10, 1997; and

WHEREAS, the Governor is authorized to appoint a County Auditor in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 1-3-220 (Supp. 1996); and

WHEREAS, Ms. Sharon P. Burris, 17 Shallowbrook Lane, Beaufort SC 29902 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Beaufort County Auditor.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Ms. Sharon P. Burris shall be appointed as Auditor for Beaufort County for the unexpired portion of Ms. Mary Ann Gray's term, namely July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 3RD DAY OF JULY, 1997

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DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

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