(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners have accepted the resignation of County Treasurer Austin Duerfeldt.  

During Tuesday’s weekly meeting of the Commissioners, Duerfeldt submitted his resignation, which is effective July 5th.

Duerfeldt has accepted a position as Agriculture Economist with the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Duerfeldt was appointed Treasurer in September of 2012 and was elected to the position in 2014.

Commissioners have authorized the Treasurer’s position to be advertised.  The appointee will serve the remainder of the term, which expires in January of 2019.  Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. July 10.