WHEREAS, in Executive Order 2000-26, I established the South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services Task Force and charged it with the responsibility of providing me with a final report and recommendation by June 28, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the Task Force should have a full opportunity to evaluate the options available to our State in addressing the fundamental issue of community-based alternatives for persons with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, I have been informed that the Task Force needs additional time to complete its work and to prepare the report and recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby extend the time for the Task Force to provide me with a final report from June 28, 2001 to September 3, 2001.

This Order shall take effect immediately.