The Geary County Commission has approved a memorandum to appoint an interim County Appraiser.

Commissioners made the announcement at the Monday afternoon press conference.

“That person will be Travis Lilly,” said Commissioner Keith Ascher. “He will take over duties on July 1, for no more than a six month period.”

Lilly works in the County Appraiser’s office as Appraiser II. Lilly comes to the Interim County Appraiser position as the County has decided not to renew the contract of Della Rowley. Rowley’s contract expires on June 30th.

The approval of Lilly to Interim County Appraiser is pending authorization by the Director of Property Valuation for the State.