LINCOLN — With Nebraska Treasurer John Murante’s final day on the job now set, Gov. Jim Pillen is accepting purposes for these seeking to substitute him.

Murante introduced his plans to resign final week as a way to take a higher-paying job as the pinnacle of the Nebraska Public Workers Retirement Methods. The 41-year-old Republican has served as state treasurer for 5 years, and his final day is Sept. 18.

Pillen has indicated he intends to fill Murante’s place as early as potential. Folks can apply till 5 p.m. Sept. 6, in keeping with a state press launch.

Murante’s wage as treasurer is $85,000 per yr. The retiring head of the state’s retirement company, Randy Gerke, is paid greater than $185,000 per yr.

Murante has spent most of his profession in state authorities. He was elected state treasurer in 2018 and was reelected final yr. The State Structure limits treasurers to 2 consecutive phrases. Earlier than being elected treasurer, he served six years as a state senator.

The individual appointed to switch Murante will end the rest of his time period, which runs by means of 2026.

Purposes could be submitted by means of the governor’s website or in writing to this handle: Workplace of the Governor, P.O. Field 94848, Lincoln, NE 68509.