(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved creation of a tenth Deputy Sheriff position when they met Tuesday. 

Following a lengthy discussion with Sheriff Rick Hardesty and Chief Deputy Sheriff Roland Merwin,  Commissioners voted unanimously to create the position.  Action will be taken during the December 8th meeting to change the resolution for the number of deputies to add the additional deputy for a specific period of time. 

In addition, the Board approved entering into a contract with Otoe County for the safekeeping of Otoe County inmates at a cost of $44 per day plus any medical costs.