WHEREAS, by letter to the undersigned dated September 2, 1998, Mr. Karl G. Smith resigned as Treasurer of Florence County effective September 2, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned has accepted Mr. Smith's resignation and is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 1-3-220 (Supp. 1995); and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas B. J. Shearin, 978 Cardinal Circle, Florence SC 29505 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Florence County Treasurer.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Mr. Thomas B. J. Shearin shall be appointed as Treasurer for Florence County effective immediately, and shall serve the unexpired balance of the term.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998

DAVID M. BEASLEY
Governor

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