MARION, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission arbitrator was sworn in Monday as the new Williamson County state’s attorney, making it the first time the southern Illinois county has had a new top prosecutor in 30 years.

Williamson County State’s Attorney Charles Garnati last week announced his resignation was effective Monday. The Williamson County Board held a special meeting Monday morning and nominated Johnston City native Brandon Zanotti to the position. Zanotti then took the oath for the office.