Nevada § 269.235 - Police officers: Appointment; bond; salaries; duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 269.235 — Police officers: Appointment; bond; salaries; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 269.235. Police officers: Appointment; bond; salaries; duties
1. The town board or board of county commissioners may appoint from the residents
of an unincorporated town one chief of police and as many other peace officers as
may be necessary, not exceeding seven. Two-thirds of the peace officers must be named and appointed by a majority of the
board, and one-third by a minority. 2. Each officer shall give a bond, in ordinary form of official bonds, in such amount
as may be designated by the town board or board of county commissioners. 3. The chief of police is entitled to receive for his or her services such sum as
may be fixed by the town board or board of county commissioners not to exceed $250
per month. Other peace officers are entitled to receive for their services such sum as may be
fixed by the town board or board of county commissioners not to exceed $225 each per
month. 4. The peace officers are ex officio collectors of all licenses and taxes, other than
property taxes, to be collected for the use of the town, and shall exercise such other
powers and perform such other duties, including police duties, as may be authorized,
directed or required by the town board or board of county commissioners. 5. Each officer shall transmit any money collected pursuant to any law or ordinance
to the county treasurer for distribution to the proper fund of the town.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 269.235
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 269.235 cover?
Section 269.235 ("Police officers: Appointment; bond; salaries; duties") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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