David M. Bates, who ICMA recently learned passed away in June 2011, served as city administrator, Mauldin, SC, 1992-2000; county director, Abbeville County, SC, 1990-92; city administrator, Mauldin, 1981-90; program assistant manager, Greenville County, SC, 1981; executive director of museums, Gulle County, SC, 1980-81; safety and personnel manager, Gulle County, 1976-80; and safety officer, Gulle County, 1971-76.

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