(KMZA)--Nemaha County Administrator Robert Reece has resigned.

The Nemaha County Commission at their August 25 meeting unanimously accepted Reece's resignation, effective October 1st.

The action followed an executive session.

No reason was publicly stated for the resignation.

Reece has served as county administrator since March 31st of this year.

While he is stepping down as county administrator, Reece will help the county in a new role, as budgetary advisor for the 2027 budget.

The Commission voted unanimously to appoint County Counselor Austin Parker as the transitional county administrator for the county with an additional pay rate of $65,000 per year, effective immediately.

Parker thanked Reece for what he has accomplished during his time with the county.