(KLZA)--A new Veterans Service Officer has been appointed in Nemaha County, Nebraska.

During their December 12 meeting, Board members met with now former Veterans Service Officer Bill Hessler  and Veterans Service Committee members Janet Olsen and Ray North. 

The committee requested Jim Reed be appointed as part-time Veterans Service Officer at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour. Under the proposal, Reed will work at least nine, but no more than 30 hours per week. Reed will also receive benefits for a part-time employee.  

Reed began his duties December 18th.