WHEREAS, the undersigned has been informed that Colleton County Treasurer Ann Pierce died on October 5, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned 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, Janice Renee Alexander of 704 Hampton Street, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488, is a fit and proper person to serve as the Treasurer of Colleton County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Janice Renee Alexander as Treasurer of Colleton County until the next general election and until her successor shall qualify.