How AB 258 changes current law

Compared against the Nevada Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill clarifies and revises the duties of trustees for consolidated library districts, particularly regarding the appointment of an executive director and the qualifications required for larger districts.

• NRS 379.0222

  The trustees [may] appoint an executive director for the consolidated library district who serves at the pleasure of the trustees. → The trustees shall appoint an executive director for the consolidated library district who serves at the pleasure of the trustees.

  The requirement for trustees to appoint an executive director is changed from optional to mandatory.

• NRS 379.025

  In the case of a consolidated library district that serves a population of more than 1,000,000: (1) Establish the educational qualifications of the executive director, which may include, without limitation, holding a master’s degree in library and information science; and (2) Appoint, evaluate the performance of and, if necessary, dismiss an internal auditor.

  New requirements for larger consolidated library districts are introduced, focusing on the qualifications of the executive director and the appointment of an internal auditor.