(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha is searching for a new city clerk.

Tish Sims, who has held the position since April 2018, has resigned to become the new city clerk of Lansing, Kansas. 

Her last day with the city of Hiawatha will be Friday ( March 4).  

Sims told the Hiawatha City Commission Monday evening she has loved her time with the city and is leaving it in good hands.

Mayor Bill Collins, Commissioners and City Administrator Mike Nichols said Sims will be missed and praised the job she has done.

Nichols said the position has been advertised on the League of Kansas Municipalities website, through the Kansas Clerk's network, and on the city's social media and website.

The city is also seeking a new Chief of Police, and Nichols said as of Monday had received nine applications for the position.

He strongly recommended the Commission consider chartering out of having the clerk and chief of police seek re-appointment every two years. Instead, Nichols said they could be appointed for an indefinite period of time, like his position, subject to discharge at the will of the commission.