Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_49 ( replaced_by VARCHAR, manner_of_departure VARCHAR, date_of_appointment VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What kind of Replaced has a Manner of departure of end of contract on dec. 16, 2008?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT replaced_by FROM table_name_49 WHERE manner_of_departure = "end of contract" AND date_of_appointment = "dec. 16, 2008"