Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen says the national search for a successor to Jamestown City Administrator Jeff Fuchs has drawn a number of applications from individuals.

She said the application deadline is October 18, 2017.

She added the candidate selected may range from those will extensive experience in city administration to those who may move up in their careers to the position.

Fuchs has announced his retirement at the end of 2017.

Mayor Andersen says the plan is to have Fuchs successor on board, in November this year, to work with Fuchs before Fuchs retires.