The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted Jan. 16 to approve revised bylaws for the Nevada Association of Counties (NACO), following a presentation from NACO staff and a standing‑room briefing on how recent changes affect membership and dues.

NACO representatives summarized the bylaw revisions, noting this was a multi‑county subcommittee update prepared to modernize governance after the association’s centennial year. Key changes included a dissolution clause, clarified officer eligibility language requiring officers to be on the NACO board, and a streamlined amendment process that replaces multiple sections with a single super‑majority requirement for bylaw changes.

Why it matters: Commissioners asked about a small change in county dues that appears this fiscal year. NACO staff said the association had not increased general dues across most counties in about a decade and that the new dues structure folds previously separate assessments into a stable baseline to sustainably fund two strategic positions: a health and human services manager to help counties with human services and public health advocacy, and a natural resources manager to work on public‑lands issues. Staff said increases were phased and capped and based on county revenues and population calculations.

Vote and local effect: After public comment and a board discussion, commissioners approved the revised NACO bylaws by unanimous vote. County staff said the dues change will be reflected in future budgets and that staff would provide the comptroller with exact figures to incorporate in next year’s budget process.

Ending: Commissioners and the NACO presenter encouraged continued engagement with the association’s legislative and technical committees during the 2025 legislative session. The board approved the revision and authorized the county’s membership to remain active under the updated governance rules.