Left to right: Kanza Mental Health CEO David Elsbury with Brown County Commissioners Dwight Kruse, Steve Roberts and Keith Olsen. Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Brown County.

(KNZA)--Brown County Health Department RN Supervisor Connie Zeit is leaving her position.

The Brown County Commission Monday received Zeit’s letter of resignation, which is effective May 31st.

Zeit has held the position since last August.

Following an executive session, the Commission voted to offer the vacant District 1 road crewman position to Nick Siebenmorgan.  Siebenmorgan currently serves as street supervisor for the city of Hiawatha.

County Treasurer Cheryl Lippold introduced new Treasurer’s Office employee Lisa Gaskell to the Commission.  Gaskell began work Monday.

At the request of Kanza Mental Health CEO David Elsbury, Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Brown County.

And at the request of Brown County Relay for Life Coordinator Michelle Moreno, the Commission granted approval for use of the Courthouse and Courthouse Square for this year’s event to be held the evening of June 9th.