(KLZA)-- A new Holt County Commissioner will be appointed  due to the March 24 death of First District Commissioner Roger Brock, following a bout with cancer.

Brock started his term on January 1 of this year. 

A temporary replacement will be appointed to fill the position until it is filled.

Party committees will meet and select one candidate from each party.  Letters of nomination from each party will be sent to Governor Mike Parson, who will appoint a person within 60 days to fill the vacancy until the next General Election which will be in 2022.

Those interested in serving can contact the Holt County Clerk's Office for more information.