WHEREAS, the Interagency Council on Natural Resources Policy (hereinafter referred to as "the Council") was created by Executive Order Number 99-7 issued by the undersigned on February 4, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the purposes of the Council enumerated in Executive Order Number 99-7 would be promoted by the addition of representatives from the business community to the Council; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is of the opinion that the Council should be expanded to include non-voting, advisory members from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, the title of the Council was incorrectly referenced in Executive Order 99-15, which is hereby rescinded.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, I hereby expand the Council to include a non-voting advisory member designated by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, and a non-voting advisory member designated by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Each designee shall serve for a one-year term.

This Order shall take effect immediately.