Bill > HB1405

This bill modifies the provisions governing city-county library boards of trustees specifically in St. Charles County by establishing new rules for board appointments based on the relative populations of the city and county. The bill outlines a detailed process for appointing nine trustees to the library board, with the number of appointments made by the county governing body or city mayor depending on which jurisdiction has a larger population. Notably, for counties with between 400,000 and 500,000 inhabitants, starting January 1, 2026, the four most populous cities in the county will each appoint one board member in a specific order based on their population ranking. The bill also specifies that board members will serve three-year terms, with initial members having staggered terms. Additionally, the legislation addresses the merger of city and county library districts, including provisions for transferring funds, property, and obligations, and establishes that the merged library district will have an official name combining the city and county names. The bill ensures continuity of library services and tax collection during the merger process and defines the governance and financial management of the new city-county library district.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1405&year=2025&code=R