(KNZA)--The Doniphan County Commission has reorganized for 2017.
That came Monday after new 2nd District Commissioner Thad Geiger and five other county officials elected in November were sworn in by Magistrate Judge Roy Roper.
On a 2-1 vote, Timothy Collins was elected as commission chairman for 2017. Commissioner Jerry McKernan cast the lone no vote. Collins had served as chairman last year.
The Commission approved several appointments for 2017—including the reappointment of Francis Hubbard as noxious weed director and Sheryl Pierce as health department/home health administrator.
The Commission also approved the appointment of the slate of county fire district board members and ambulance director as presented.
Monday marked the last meeting for outgoing 2nd District Commissioner Terry Horner, who was defeated by Geiger during the August Republican primary election. Horner recapped his term of office on the county commission, thanking his fellow board members and the public.
A reception was held for Horner following the meeting.
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