COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Public Service Commission has chosen a retired state employee to serve as interim executive director.

George Dorn, 61, of Lexington County last worked as director of the Budget and Control Board's Division of General Services.

Dorn replaces Bruce F. Duke, who resigned last month following questions about his resume.

Dorn said he has no interest in the permanent post as director of the agency that regulates utilities in South Carolina.

"I'm retired and have no intent to keep the job," Dorn said.

Dorn said he hopes to smooth the transition as the agency is reorganized.

The PSC asked the Office of Human Resources to investigate Duke's resume. The investigation focused on whether Duke had earned a master's degree and on his time in the military.

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Information from: The State, http://www.thestate.com/