BARTON COUNTY- After twelve years as Barton County Administrator Richard Boeckman resigned on Friday, effective immediately.

Commissioners made the announcement following a special closed-door executive session on Friday morning.

“We requested the resignation and he submitted the resignation,” said Commissioner Kenny Schremmer .

Boeckman is on vacation out of state and did not attend Friday’s special session.

On September 26, the 68-year-old Boeckman announced that he would retire in March of 2017.

A buyout amount of $27,500 was negotiated between the County and Boeckman, according to Watkins Calcara attorney Allen Glendenning.