(KAIR)--Now that longtime Atchison City Commissioner Dr. Allen Reavis sets his sights on his new role of County leadership, a vacancy is created on the City Commission.

The City now looks to fill that seat, with Commissioners to appoint a new City leader. That's set to happen during the Commission meeting of December 19, once Commissioners have reviewed the applicants.

Letters from those wanting to serve are due by 12 noon on Wednesday, December 14 at Atchison City Hall, located at 515 Kansas Avenue.

The letters of interest should include information from the applicant as to why they should be appointed to the role of City leadership.

Letters are to be submitted to City Clerk Tina Fitzpatrick.

Reavis, following 13-years of service, resigned from the City Commission November 21. That was made necessary due to his being elected to the role of 1st District Atchison County Commissioner during the November 8 General Election.