Assistant county counselor Michael Hawthorne told the commission that, under state law, the Riley County Medical Society nominated Dr. David Dupey of Salina to serve as district coroner after the retirement of Dr. Susan (last name not specified).

Hawthorne said he had spoken with Dr. Dupey and that Dupey "is willing to do it." He told commissioners that a contract for services was close to completion, with only a few minor financial and wording matters remaining and that the contract should be ready to present next week.

An unnamed commissioner moved that the board authorize appointing Dr. David Dupey as district coroner; the motion was seconded and the board indicated approval by voice vote.

No additional candidates were presented at the meeting and Hawthorne noted the board is not obligated to accept the medical society's nomination but had no alternative candidate at that time.