Jamestown  (CSi)  The Stutsman County Commission has voted to hire Nicole Meland as the next County Auditor and Chief Operating Officer.

She was one of six individuals applying for the position.

She has been the interim auditor since Casey Bradley resigned in August he said was because of personal reasons.

Meland will have a six-month probation period, and she will receive a salary of $97,710 as auditor.

An offer letter is being drafted in line with county policy.