(KNZA)--A new Doniphan County Aging Administrator has been appointed.

Following an executive session Monday, the Doniphan County Commission voted to appoint Peggy Wood, of Elwood, to the part-time position, effective December 1st.

Wood will be paid a starting salary of $15 an hour, with her salary to increase to $17.50 an hour beginning January 1.

She will replace Joi Davies who is resigning effective November 30.

Davies has held the position the past 4 years.