MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature voted to appoint two people to important posts in county government.

Joseph Todora, who had been the acting commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Health and Family Services (DFS) since former commissioner Randy Parker was forced out in March 2015, was voted in as the permanent commissioner. Todora, who has had a lengthy career as commissioner of the Department of Community Services, which provides funding for behavioral health services, as well as services related to mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse, has led the DFS through a series of reforms over the past year.

In another department, Cheryl McCausland, who served as a deputy county attorney since 1999, was elevated to the position of county attorney. Sam Yasgur, who had served as the county attorney for the past 12 years, is stepping down from the post.