(KLZA)-- The Auburn City Council approved an ordinance Monday night approving an employment contract for a City Administrator / Economic Developer. 

Crystal Dunekacke of Humboldt has been hired for the position and will begin her duties in Auburn on August 16.

Dunekacke has worked several years with the Southeast Nebraska Development  District in Humboldt as a Community Program Manager. 

She is a Humboldt native with a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education from Peru State College and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Dunekacke previously served as a Humboldt City Council member and then as Mayor of Humboldt. 

Her salary for her new position will be established by ordinance in August.