(KAIR)--It's official: Atchison County's newest Commissioner has been seated while the County's Treasurer's role is filled.

That follows the appointment of John Calhoon to the vacant 2nd District County Commission seat and Paige Schmidt as County Treasurer during a January 29 convention of the Atchison County GOP. 

Both were sworn in Tuesday, with the County confirming that Judge John Fresh administered the Oath of Office for the two appointees. 

Judge John Fresh & Co Treasurer Paige Schmidt/Credit: Atchison Co/Facebook

Formalizing the appointments followed a review by the offices of Kansas Governor and Secretary of State, ending speculation that Calhoon, the Undersheriff of Jackson County, would not be eligible due to also holding that office. Schmidt had already been serving as interim treasurer at the time of her appointment, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Connie Ellerman late last year. Calhoon replaces former Commissioner Eric Noll, who resigned in January after nearly 11 years in office.Judge John Fresh & Co Commissioner John Calhoon/Credit: Atchison Co/Facebook

Both Calhoon and Schmidt, along with County Clerk Susan Carrigan, who was appointed last year, will have to seek election in November. Atchison County GOP Chair Derek Franklin told MSC News that’s because all three were appointed before reaching the midpoint of their respective terms.