(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha will be searching for a new city administrator.

Current City Administrator Mike Nichols has resigned, effective April 6.

Nichols has been hired as the new city administrator of North Kansas City, Missouri, a town of nearly 5,000 residents. The North Kansas City Council approved his appointment as city administrator at a special meeting on March 9.

Nichols, who grew up in North Kansas City,  is expected to begin his new job April 11.

He has served as Hiawatha city administrator for more than 8 years, beginning his duties with the city in December 2013.

The Hiawatha City Commission is expected to discuss the process for filling his position when they meet Monday evening.

Nichols resignation comes as the city is seeking to fill two other positions--Chief of Police and City Clerk.