WHEREAS, the undersigned has been informed that Lancaster County Treasurer Mary Alice Belk is retiring effective June 30, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to the Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Sections 4-11-20 and 12-45-20; and

WHEREAS, Richard Rowell of 1086 West Manor Drive, Lancaster, SC, 29720 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Treasurer of Lancaster County.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Richard Rowell as Treasurer of Lancaster County, effective July 1, 2000, and until the next general election and until his successor shall qualify.

This Executive Order corrects and supersedes Executive Order No. 2000-15 issued May 25, 2000.