(KAIR)--The Atchison City Commission is down one member, with the search now underway to fill the open seat.

According to the City of Atchison, the vacancy was created by the resignation of Commissioner Lisa Moody, whose unexpired term runs through December 6, 2027. Whoever is selected to fill the seat will serve through that period.

The City is now seeking applicants who wish to be appointed to fill the unexpired term, with the deadline to submit interest set for 9:00 on the morning of Thursday, January 11.
Those wishing to be appointed should submit a letter of interest by the deadline, along with reasons why they should be selected, to Atchison City Clerk Tina Fitzpatrick at Atchison City Hall, 515 Kansas Avenue, in atchison.

The appointment of the selected applicant is planned to happen at the Atchison City Commission's meeting of January 16.