Richland Co. Rec. Commissioner Resigns
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Another member of the Richland County Recreation Commission’s Board of Directors is stepping down.
Tuesday George Martin submitted a resignation letter to the governor’s office.
In the letter Martin sites personal family issues as the reason for his departure.
In an executive order Governor Haley called on members to resign ahead of Wednesday’s public hearing or make their case as to why they should not be fired.
The hearing will address accusations of what the governor calls acts of persistent neglect of duty.
Richland Co Recreation Commission Hearing underway. Attorneys and shareholders listening to testimonies pic.twitter.com/y7JrfD8jGv
— Gabrielle Franklin (@GabAFranklin) November 30, 2016
Governor's Chief Legal Counsel says Haley has accepted 4 resignations of members but would like 3 other commissioners to resign as well
— Gabrielle Franklin (@GabAFranklin) November 30, 2016
Commission chair J. Marie Green says today's actions are a part of a conspiracy to bring down the Rec. Commission
— Gabrielle Franklin (@GabAFranklin) November 30, 2016
