WHEREAS, Pickens Williams Jr. has resigned as County Treasurer of Barnwell County, effective May 5, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned hereby accepts Mr. Williams’ 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, Sections 1-3-220(2) (Supp. 1998) and 4-11-20; and

WHEREAS, Wendall Gibson, Jr., 345 Camelia Street, Barnwell, SC 29812, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Treasurer of Barnwell County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Wendall Gibson, Jr. as Treasurer of Barnwell County until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.

This Order shall take effect immediately.