( L-R) Retiring longtime Hiawatha volunteer firefighters Larry Adcock, Bill Roland and Gary Shear were recognized at Monday's City Commission meeting for their service to the community. 

(KNZA)--A new Hiawatha fire chief and city clerk have been appointed.

The City Commission Monday evening approved the appointment of Ryan Shockley as fire chief and Tish Sims as city clerk.

Shockley, who is a 9-year member of the fire department, replaces Gary Shear who is retiring after serving two stints as fire chief.

Sims replaces Vivian Constable, whose retirement resignation was effective Monday. Sims has been training under Constable for the past month.

The Commission also approved the re-appointment of John Defore as police chief; Andy Delaney as city attorney; Ted Collins as municipal judge and Pamela Tesoriero as city treasurer.

The appointments are for two-year terms.

In her last official duty, Constable sworn in the newly appointed officials.

Mayor Dr. Steffen Shamburg presented a plaque to Constable in recognition of her more than 12 years of service as city clerk. Representatives of the City Clerks/Municipal Finance Officers Association and International Association of Municipal Clerks also recognized Constable for her service.

In addition, Mayor Shamburg presented plaques to three retiring longtime volunteer firefighters in recognition of their service to the community. Gary Shear for 40 years of service, Bill Roland for 20 years and Larry Adcock for 14 years.

Commissioner Toni Hull said the city's volunteer firefighters “ give so much.”