(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has re-organized for the new year.

That came during their regular meeting Monday, with First District Commissioner Timothy Collins selected as chairman for 2016.

The action came on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Jerry McKernan casting the lone no vote. Collins replaces Terry Horner as chairman.

The Commission also approved several appointments and re-appointments for 2016—including Francis Hubbard as Noxious Weed Director and Sheryl Pierce as the Health Department/Home Health Administrator.

In addition, approved was the slate of fire district board members and ambulance director as presented and their appointment.  You can find that list below.
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Fire District #1: Wathena City Mayor Brian Walker, Council President Geary Engemann, Township Trustees- Richard Schuman, Washington Township; Milton Hartman, Jr, Burr Oak Township; and Craig Livingston, Marion Township. Fire Chief Tony Libel.

Fire District #2: Highland- Eric Tracy, Chairman; Dean Diveley, Secretary; Scott Sisk, Treasurer.  Additional Board Members: Josh Falk and Chris Waggoner.  Ambulance Director Ken Stewart. Fire Chief Allen Simmons.

Fire District #3: Bendena – Robert Hoffman, Chairman; Tyson Rush, Secretary/Treasurer. Fire Chief Steven Davis.

Fire District #4: Elwood – Darrell Lamme, Chairman; Lonnie Young, Secretary; Bobby Hall, Treasurer. Fire Chief Alvin “Woody” Wood.

Fire District #5: Troy – Derek Luedke, John Mike Simpson, Jonathan Huss, Jim Norris, and Matt McKittrick. Fire Chief Allen Winkel.

Doniphan County Ambulance District #1 Director Matt McKittrick.