2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 318A - Parks, Trails and Open Space Districts
NRS 318A.210 - Biennial election of trustees; terms of office; exception to election requirement.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the general election for trustees of the district must be conducted by the county clerk and held simultaneously with the general election of the county in which the district is located.

2. If a district is located:

(a) In more than one county, the general election for trustees of the district must be conducted by the county clerk of the county in which is located the largest proportion of the geographic area of the district simultaneously with the general election of that county.

(b) Wholly within the boundaries of a city, the general election for trustees of the district must be conducted by the city clerk and held simultaneously with the general city election of the city.

3. The first biennial election of the district must be held simultaneously with the first general election described in subsection 1 that is held after the creation of the district.

4. At the first biennial election, there must be elected by the qualified electors of the district three qualified electors to serve as trustees of the board. At the second biennial election, there must be elected by the qualified electors of the district two qualified electors.

5. The term of office of an elected trustee is 4 years and begins on the first Monday in January next following the biennial election.

6. The office of trustee is a nonpartisan office.

7. The general election laws of this State govern the candidacy, nominations and election of a trustee of the board.

8. The provisions of this section that require the election of the board of trustees do not apply if an interlocal agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 318A.160 provides another method for the selection of the board of trustees.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 2704)