Bill > HB2161

This bill modifies the provisions governing city-county library boards of trustees in St. Charles County by establishing new rules for board composition based on the relative populations of the city and county. Specifically, the bill details how nine board members will be appointed, with the number of appointments from the city or county varying depending on which entity has a larger population. For counties with between 400,000 and 500,000 inhabitants, the bill introduces a unique appointment process starting January 1, 2027, where the mayors of the four most populous cities will each appoint one board member in a specific sequence. Board members will serve three-year terms, with initial members having staggered terms. The bill also outlines the process for merging city and county library districts, including transferring funds, property, and obligations, and establishes that the merged district will be governed by state library district laws with some specific exceptions. The merged library district will have an official name combining the city and county names, and will be required to prepare an annual budget and have its funds audited annually.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2161&year=2026&code=R