(KMZA)--Nemaha County Health Officer Jane Sunderland has resigned.

The Nemaha County Commission "reluctantly" accepted her resignation Monday, which is effective August 31.

Sunderland has served as county health officer and administrator of Nemaha County Community Health Services for the past 17 years.

At this time, Commissioners are looking at options for Sunderland's replacement.

By Kansas statute, the county health officer is appointed by the county commission. The person can be a registered nurse, with a Kansas doctor supervising.