The Nebraska Mexican-American Commission is in need of a new leader after its longtime director retired, its interim director resigned and as the state agency approaches what's shaping up to be a busy 2010.

Longtime director Cecilia Huerta resigned in June. Now, Angel Freytez, who began filling in as acting director in May 2008 while Huerta was on medical leave, resigned this week.

The turnover comes less than two months from the legislative session and as activity tied to the 2010 census is under way. All this as the agency continues to evolve to meet the needs of the state's growing Hispanic population.

Commission chairwoman Yolanda Nuncio says the agency will lean on its board of commissioners in the interim.

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