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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. The city council, by ordinance, may require, as a qualification for an appointive office of the city, other than city attorney, and for appointment as a deputy pursuant to NRS 266.455, that the person appointed reside actually, and not constructively, within:
(a) The limits of the city; or
(b) The county in which the city is located.
2. A person who is a defaulter to the city is ineligible to hold any city office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 21. Cities and Towns § 266.400. Eligibility for office; power of city council to adopt requirements concerning residency - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-21-cities-and-towns/nv-rev-st-266-400/
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