(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Commission approved several appointments when they meet Monday—including four individuals to the county Planning Commission.

Appointed to three-year terms were Lynette Strathman, Galen Ackerman and Brent Alverson. The terms will expire September 30, 2024.

Strathman and Ackerman were initially appointed to a one-year term when the planning commission was formed last year.

The Commission also approved the appointment of Andrew Grove to fill the unexpired term of Nick Montgomery on the Planning Commission. The term will expire September 30, 2022.

The Planning Commission was established last September to help develop a comprehensive plan for the county, with nine members appointed to staggering terms.

Following an executive session, the Commission approved the appointment of Dr. Mark Steffen, of Hutchinson, as a consultant to the local health officer. Steffen will serve in the capacity at no charge to the county.

He will replace Dr. Irving Cohen, of Topeka. The Commission voted to ask for his resignation, effective October 1.

Commissioner Dylan Keim reported that the offer made last week following a special meeting to fill the permanent position of county health officer has been declined. Commissioners reviewed another application that was received for the position. They also decided to run an advertise for the position for an additional two weeks.

Nicole “ Nikki” Keim, was appointed last month as interim county health officer following the resignation of Jane Strathman. She began work September 1.

Keim will continue to serve in the role until a permanent replacement is hired.