Public power board change approved

Senators gave final approval March 6 to a bill that changes provisions relating to public power district boards in Nebraska.

Currently, public power district employees are prohibited from serving on the board of directors of the public power district by which they are employed.

Under LB177, introduced by Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, a high-level manager employed by a district is prohibited from serving as a member of the board of directors of any public power district.

A high-level manager includes a chief executive officer, president, vice president, chief financial officer, chief operations officer, general manager or assistant general manager.

The bill passed on a 47-0 vote.