WHEREAS, the undersigned has been informed that Chesterfield County Coroner Robert B. Robeson is resigning from office, effective at midnight, November 30, 2002; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Coroner in the event of a vacancy pursuant to the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 4-11-20; and

WHEREAS, Donald J. Baker, of 418 Third Street, Cheraw, South Carolina is a fit and proper person to serve as the Coroner of Chesterfield County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, effective midnight, November 30, 2002, I hereby appoint Donald J. Baker as Coroner of Chesterfield County until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.