(Columbia) -- Governor David M. Beasley today announced
several staff changes, including the appointment of Katherine Bristow Fanning
to be the director of the Commission on Women.
Mrs. Fanning has served as Cabinet Liaison since October 1996.
From June 1989 until October 1996, she served both Governor Campbell and
Governor Beasley as Coordinator for Higher Education. Mrs. Fanning, a Darlington
native who has a master's degree in public administration from the University
of South Carolina, begins her new post August 3. The previous director,
Heather Hamby, resigned the position to move to Rock Hill.
"Katherine's skill and knowledge of public policy will serve
the people of South Carolina well in this position. I appreciate her dedication
to making this state a better place for families to live," Governor Beasley
said.
Governor Beasley also announced that Jeanine Greene, a legislative
liaison since September 1995, has been appointed to the new position of
Special Assistant for Community Relations. Her duties, which she began
July 1, include serving as a liaison between the Governor and local communities.
"This new position will give community groups and action agencies
a clear contact point with my office," Governor Beasley said. "Jeanine
is truly a dedicated public servant."
The Governor also announced that Angelia D. Smith, who has served
as legal counsel and legislative liaison for the Governor since the beginning
of his administration, will be leaving for the private sector. Ms. Smith
previously worked as staff attorney for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
She will be joining the law firm of Young, Clement, Rivers and Tisdale,
LLP beginning Aug. 3.
"I will miss Angelia's thorough knowledge of the legislative
process and her devotion to ethical, common-sense government. She always
went beyond the call of duty. I wish her well in her future endeavors,"
Governor Beasley said.