(KNZA)--Andy Delaney has been sworn in as the new Hiawatha city attorney.

City Clerk Vivian Constable administered the oath of office to Delaney during Monday evening’s City Commission meeting.

That came after the Commission voted to appoint Delaney to the position.

Delaney will fill the unexpired term of longtime city attorney Don Cashman.  The Commission accepted the resignation of Cashman at their September 5th meeting, effective October 31st.  Cashman had served as city attorney for more than 48 years.

With Delaney’s appointment as city attorney, the Commission voted to accept his resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Commission then voted to appoint Cashman to replace Delaney on the board.