WHEREAS, on June 28, 2001, I issued Executive Order 2001-16, which ordered that an election be held for Seat 1 of Bamberg County School District 2; and

WHEREAS, I set the date of that election for August 14, 2001, or such date as is approved by the United States Department of Justice; and

WHEREAS, I ordered that the election be conducted by the Bamberg County Board of Registration and Election Commission; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice has requested more information before making a decision on whether to preclear the election; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice must preclear the election before it can be held; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice has requested that I set a new date for the election.

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby amend Executive Order 2001-16 to set the date for the above-referenced election on October 9, 2001, or at such earliest possible date after October 9, 2001, that is precleared by the United States Department of Justice.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 17th DAY OF AUGUST 2001.

JIM HODGES
GOVERNOR

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