(KMZA)--Nemaha County Attorney Brad Lippert discussed his retirement plans with the County Commission last week.

Lippert told commissioners that he is considering moving up his retirement date from July 1, 2026 to July 1st of this year.

He recommended that the Commission have the county attorney position take care of all child in need of care and juvenile cases. In addition, Lippert recommended that the salary for the county attorney position be increased by $40,000 in order to have a better chance of finding someone to replace him.

Lippert resigned earlier this year from the position of county counselor, which was effective April 1st.

The Nemaha County Commission will meet in special session May 27 to discuss the pay and roles of the county attorney and county counselor positions.