WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina as a result of the death of Robert N. McLellan, who held a seat on the Board for the Tenth Judicial Circuit; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned is authorized to appoint a member to the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Section 59-117-30 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended; and

WHEREAS, John W. Fields is a fit and proper person to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina for the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby appoint John W. Fields to the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina for the Tenth Judicial Circuit. This order is effective immediately and remains in effect for the period prescribed by law.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 22nd DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005.

MARK SANFORD
Governor

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