FULSHEAR, Texas (KTRK) -- The Fulshear City Council voted unanimously to appoint an interim chief of police for the Fulshear Police Department, according to officials.

On Sept. 15, Fulshear City Council voted unanimously to remove longtime Police Chief Kenny Seymour from his position following an independent investigation that city officials said uncovered "overwhelming evidence of misconduct." Seymour, who has led the department for 15 years, had been on paid administrative leave since late August.

SEE ALSO: Fulshear City Council removes longtime police chief over an 'overwhelming evidence of misconduct' On Tuesday, David A. Gott was appointed interim chief of police for Fulshear PD. Gott has 44 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 40 years in leadership, supervisory, and command positions, according to Fulshear police.