WHEREAS, Walter M. Bailey, Jr. has resigned as Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit, effective December 31, 2003; and

WHEREAS, the Judge residing in the First Judicial Circuit has certified the vacancy to the undersigned; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a Solicitor in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Sections 1-3-220(1) and 1-7-390 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended; and

WHEREAS, Robert D. Robbins, a resident of Summerville, South Carolina, is a fit and proper person to serve as Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint Robert D. Robbins as Solicitor of the First Judicial Circuit, effective December 31, 2003.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 31st DAY OF DECEMBER.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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