(KLZA)--The Nemaha Natural Resources District Board of Directors will elect a new Board Chairman when they meet Thursday evening. 

During the July Board meeting Board member Doug Iske ( is-key) asked to addressed the board regarding issues within the board and conduct of some board members, which hd considered unprofessional and unethical.  Iske added that he was also acting as the voice of staff who were present and would open it up to them to comment as well.  

A motion to go into closed session with the board members only to discuss personnel issues failed.  A motion to go into closed session with board members, staff and guests for the prevention of needless injury to an individual to discuss personnel passed.

Following th 46 minute closed session,  board member Rob Bohling moved to ask for Mike McDonald's resignation as board chairman.  At that point McDonald stated he would resign as chairman and Bohling withdrew his motion.

Board members present voted unanimously to accept McDonald's resignation.  

Iske stated he was not interested in stepping up as board chair at this time.  

The person elected will serve as chairman until the next election of officers in January.