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NV Rev Stat § 548.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.205 - Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility; referendum on proposition of creation of district.

  1. After the Commission has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, for the organization of a district in a particular territory and has determined the township or townships to be included, the Commission shall consider the question whether the operation of a district within such territory with the powers conferred upon conservation districts in this chapter is administratively practicable and feasible.  2. To assist the Commission in the determination of such administrative practicability and feasibility, the Commission shall, within a reasonable time after entry of the finding that there is need for the organization of the proposed district and the determination of its territory, hold a referendum within the proposed district upon the proposition of the creation of the district, and shall cause due notice of such referendum to be given.  3. The question shall be submitted by ballots upon which the words "For creation of a conservation district consisting of the township (or townships) of ........................ in the county (or counties) of ........................" and "Against creation of a conservation district consisting of the township (or townships) of ........................ in the county (or counties) of ........................" shall be printed, with a square before each proposition and a direction to insert an X mark in the square before one or the other of the propositions, as the voter may favor or oppose creation of such district.  4. All persons determined by the county clerk or clerks to be registered voters residing within the boundaries of the proposed conservation district shall be eligible to vote in such referendum.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 747; 1975, 901)
NV Rev Stat § 548.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.210 - Commission to supervise hearings and referendum; conduct of referendum; informalities not to invalidate.

  1. The Commission shall:  (a) Pay all expenses for the issuance of such notices and the conduct of such hearings and referendum.  (b) Supervise the conduct of such hearings and referendum.  (c) Issue appropriate regulations governing the conduct of such hearings and referendum, and providing for the registration prior to the date of the referendum of all eligible voters, or prescribing some other appropriate procedure for the determination of those eligible as voters in such referendum.  2. No informalities in the conduct of such referendum or in any matters relating thereto shall invalidate the referendum or the result thereof if notice thereof shall have been given substantially as provided in this chapter and the referendum shall have been fairly conducted.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 747)
NV Rev Stat § 548.215 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.215 - Administrative practicability and feasibility of district: Publication of results of referendum; denial of petition; factors for consideration by Commission; organization of district upon favorable determination.

  1. The Commission shall publish the result of the referendum and shall thereafter consider and determine whether the operation of the district is administratively practicable and feasible.  2. If the Commission determines that the operation of such district is not administratively practicable and feasible, the Commission shall record such determination and deny the petition.  3. If the Commission determines that the operation of the district is administratively practicable and feasible, the Commission shall record such determination and shall proceed with the organization of the district in the manner provided in this chapter. The Commission shall not determine that the operation of the proposed district is administratively practicable and feasible unless at least a majority of the votes cast in the referendum upon the creation of the district are cast in favor of the creation of such district.  4. In making such determination, the Commission shall give due regard and weight to:  (a) The attitudes of the occupiers of lands lying within the defined boundaries.  (b) The number of eligible registered voters who voted in the referendum.  (c) The proportion of the votes cast in such referendum in favor of the creation of the district to the total number of votes cast.  (d) The approximate wealth and income of the land occupiers of the proposed district.  (e) The probable expense of carrying on erosion-control operations within such district.  (f) Such other economic and social factors as may be relevant to such determination, having due regard to the legislative determinations set forth in NRS 548.095 to 548.113, inclusive.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 748; 1975, 901; 2015, 1985)
NV Rev Stat § 548.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.220 - Subsequent petition after determination by Commission that operation of district is not administratively practicable and feasible.

After 6 months shall have expired from the date of entry of a determination by the Commission that operation of a proposed district is not administratively practicable and feasible, and denial of a petition pursuant to such determination, subsequent petitions may be filed and action taken thereon in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 748; 2011, 2484)
NV Rev Stat § 548.225 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.225 - Appointment of temporary supervisors; termination of appointments upon election of supervisors.

  1. If the Commission determines that the operation of the proposed district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible, the Commission shall appoint five supervisors to act as the governing body of the district until the time of the election of five supervisors by the qualified electors of the district, at which time such appointments shall be terminated. The number of supervisors elected to 2-year and 4-year terms shall correspond to the respective numbers so elected in all other districts at that particular election.  2. The five supervisors appointed by the Commission shall be persons who are by training and experience qualified to perform the specialized, skilled services which will be required of them in the performance of their duties hereunder.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] + [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 749; 1975, 902)
NV Rev Stat § 548.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.230 - Procedure to make district a governmental subdivision and corporate and political public body.

The district shall be a governmental subdivision of this State and a public body corporate and politic upon the taking of the proceedings designated in NRS 548.235 and 548.240.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190]
NV Rev Stat § 548.235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.235 - Temporary supervisors to present application to Program; contents of application and statements.

  1. The five appointed supervisors shall present to the Program an application signed by them, which states:  (a) That a petition for the creation of the district was filed with the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and that the proceedings specified in this chapter were taken pursuant to that petition.  (b) That the application is being filed in order to complete the organization of the district as a governmental subdivision and a public body, corporate and politic, under this chapter.  (c) That the Commission has appointed them as supervisors.  (d) The name and official residence of each of the supervisors, together with a certified copy of the appointments evidencing their right to office.  (e) The term of office of each of the supervisors.  (f) The name which is proposed for the district.  (g) The location of the principal office of the supervisors of the district.  2. The application must be subscribed and sworn to by each of the supervisors before a person authorized to take and certify oaths, who shall certify upon the application that the person personally knows the supervisors and knows them to be the officers as affirmed in the application, and that each has subscribed thereto in the officer’s presence.  3. The application must be accompanied by a statement by the Commission:  (a) That a petition was filed, notice issued and hearing held as required by this chapter.  (b) That the Commission did determine that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, for a conservation district to function in the proposed territory and did define the township or townships to be included.  (c) That notice was given and a referendum held on the question of the creation of such a district, and that a majority of the votes cast in such referendum were in favor of the creation of the district.  (d) That thereafter the Commission did determine that the operation of the proposed district is administratively practicable and feasible.  4. The statement must set forth the township or townships to be included.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 749; 1975, 902; 1985, 779; 2011, 2484)
NV Rev Stat § 548.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.240 - Program to examine and record application and statement; action if name of district similar to name of another district; when district constituted; certificate of organization; boundaries.

  1. The Program shall examine the application and statement, and if the Program finds that the name proposed for the district is not identical with that of any other conservation district of this State or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion or uncertainty, the Program shall record them in an appropriate book of record.  2. If the Program finds that the name proposed for the district is identical with that of any other conservation district of this State, or so nearly similar as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the Program shall notify the Commission. The Commission shall thereupon submit a new name for the district. Upon receipt of a new name, free of such defects, the Program shall record the application and statement, with the name so modified, in an appropriate book of record.  3. When the application and statement have been recorded, the district becomes a governmental subdivision of this State and a public body corporate and politic.  4. The Program shall make and issue to the supervisors a certificate, over the signature of a member of the staff of the Program, of the organization of the district.  5. The boundaries of the district must include the territory determined by the Commission, but must not include any area included within the boundaries of another conservation district organized under the provisions of this chapter.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 750; 1985, 780; 2011, 2484)
NV Rev Stat § 548.245 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.245 - Proof of establishment of district.

  1. In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding or action of the district, the district shall be deemed to have been established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter upon proof of the issuance of the certificate by the Program.  2. A copy of such a certificate issued by the Program is admissible in evidence in any such suit, action or proceeding and is proof of the contents thereof.  [Part 5:212:1937; A 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1985, 780; 2011, 2485)
NV Rev Stat § 548.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.250 - Nominating petitions for candidates for supervisors; signatures.

  1. Within 30 days after the date of issuance by the Program of a certificate of organization of a conservation district, nominating petitions may be filed with the Commission to nominate candidates for supervisors at large of the district.  2. The Commission may extend the time within which nominating petitions may be filed.  3. No nominating petition may be accepted by the Commission unless it is subscribed by three or more registered voters residing within the district.  4. Registered voters of the district may sign more than one nominating petition to nominate more than one candidate for supervisor.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 750; 1975, 903; 1985, 781; 2011, 2485)
NV Rev Stat § 548.255 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.255 - Notice of election.

The Commission shall give due notice of an election to be held for the election of five supervisors for the district.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 751)
NV Rev Stat § 548.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.260 - Arrangement of names of candidates for supervisors.

The names of all nominees on behalf of whom such nominating petitions have been filed within the time designated in NRS 548.250 shall be printed, arranged in alphabetical order of the surnames, upon ballots, with a square before each name and a direction to insert an X mark in the square before any five names to indicate the voter’s preference.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]
NV Rev Stat § 548.265 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.265 - Eligibility to vote at election.

All registered voters residing within the district are eligible to vote in such election.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 751; 1975, 903)
NV Rev Stat § 548.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.270 - Duties of Commission.

The Commission shall:  1. Supervise the conduct of such election.  2. Prescribe regulations governing the conduct of such election.  3. Publish the results thereof.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 751; 1975, 903)
NV Rev Stat § 548.275 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.275 - Election of supervisors; terms of office.

  1. In the election held in 1976, two terms of 4 years each and three terms of 2 years each shall be allocated among the candidates in descending order of number of votes received.  2. Supervisors who receive an equal number of votes shall draw lots to determine their terms.  3. After that election, supervisors shall be elected for terms of 4 years.  [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 751; 1975, 903)
NV Rev Stat § 548.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.280 - District to be governed by elected and appointed supervisors.

Each district shall be governed by a board consisting of five supervisors elected at large and one or more appointed supervisors, as provided in this chapter.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 751; 2011, 683)
NV Rev Stat § 548.283 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.283 - Appointment of supervisors to represent cities and counties; alternates.

  1. The governing bodies of any incorporated cities located within the boundaries of the district shall appoint a representative to represent them as a supervisor on the governing board of the district.  2. If the cities cannot agree on one representative to serve as a supervisor, the Commission shall choose the representative from the nominees proposed by the cities.  3. The governing bodies of any counties located within the boundaries of the district shall each appoint a representative to represent the governing body as a supervisor on the governing board of the district.  4. Each representative of a city or county shall designate an alternate to replace the representative in the representative’s absence from meetings of the supervisors of the district. The representative shall send a written notice to the authority which appointed him or her containing the name and address of the person so designated. The notice must be sent in such a manner that it will be received before the date of the meeting which the alternate is to attend. An alternate has all of the duties, rights and privileges of the replaced representative.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 738; A 1987, 131; 2011, 683)
NV Rev Stat § 548.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.285 - Procedure for election of supervisors.

  1. The county clerk of the county in which a conservation district is situated, or the county clerk’s designee, shall conduct a biennial nonpartisan election for the replacement of any supervisors whose terms are about to expire and shall pay all costs of that election from county funds.  2. The election must be held either at a mass meeting of electors, held in a centrally located public meeting place within the district, or as part of the general election.  3. If a mass meeting is held for the election, it must be held on one of the first 10 days of November in each even-numbered year.  4. If the election is held at a mass meeting:  (a) The chair of the district supervisors shall preside at this meeting and the secretary of the district shall keep a record of transactions at the meeting.  (b) Nominations of candidates must be made verbally from the floor.  (c) Voting must be by secret ballot. The chair of the district supervisors shall appoint three electors present to act, without pay, as judges and tellers to count the votes at the conclusion of voting.  5. If the election is held as part of the general election:  (a) Candidates are bound by the election laws governing county elections.  (b) Ballots must be provided bearing the names of candidates in alphabetical order by surnames with a square before each name and a direction to insert an X mark in the square before the name or names of the voter’s choice.  (c) At the close of polling, the sealed ballot boxes must be delivered unopened to the county clerk or the county clerk’s designee, who shall appoint three electors to act, without pay, as judges and tellers to open the boxes and count the votes.  6. The result of the election must be certified to the Commission and to the Program by the county clerk or the county clerk’s designee, within 1 week following the date of election.  7. If a conservation district embodies land lying in more than one county, the county clerks of the respective counties shall confer and delegate to the clerk of the county having the greatest number of qualified electors of the conservation district the duty of carrying out the provisions of this section and shall reimburse that county on a pro rata basis for their respective counties’ shares of the expenses of conducting the election.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1957, 235; 1973, 751; 1975, 904; 1985, 781; 2011, 2485)
NV Rev Stat § 548.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.290 - Terms of office.

  1. Each supervisor who is appointed under the provisions of NRS 548.283 shall serve for a term of 2 years.  2. Elected supervisors shall take office on the 1st Monday in January following their election.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 753; 1975, 905)
NV Rev Stat § 548.295 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.295 - Vacancy in office.

  1. A vacancy in the office of supervisor of a district must be filled for the unexpired term as soon as practicable after the office becomes vacant, by appointment by the remaining supervisors of the district.  2. The chair of the governing body of a district shall certify all such appointments immediately to the Commission and to the Program.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 753; 1985, 782; 2001, 288; 2011, 2486)
NV Rev Stat § 548.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.300 - Removal from office.

A supervisor may be removed by the State Conservation Commission, upon notice and hearing, for malfeasance in office, neglect of duty or absence from four consecutive meetings without sufficient cause.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 753; 1987, 131)
NV Rev Stat § 548.305 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.305 - Quorum.

A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum, and except as otherwise provided in NRS 241.0355, the concurrence of a majority of the quorum in any matter within their duties is required for their determination.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 753; 2001, 1129)
NV Rev Stat § 548.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.310 - Compensation and expenses.

A supervisor shall receive no compensation for his or her services, but the supervisor shall be entitled to expenses, including traveling expenses, necessarily incurred in the discharge of the supervisor’s duties, not to exceed amounts provided by law for county officials.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 753)
NV Rev Stat § 548.315 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.315 - Chair, secretary and other employees: Designation and employment; delegation of powers and duties; surety bonds.

  1. The supervisors shall designate a chair and may, from time to time, change such designation.  2. The supervisors may employ a secretary, technical experts, and such other officers, agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as they may require, and shall determine their qualifications, duties and compensation.  3. The supervisors may delegate to their chair, to one or more supervisors, or to one or more agents or employees such powers and duties as they may deem proper.  4. The supervisors may provide for the execution of surety bonds for all employees and officers who shall be entrusted with funds or property.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 754)
NV Rev Stat § 548.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.320 - Records; annual audit of accounts.

The supervisors shall:  1. Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or adopted.  2. Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbursements.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]
NV Rev Stat § 548.325 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.325 - District attorneys to provide legal services.

District attorneys shall provide such legal services as the supervisors may require.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 754)
NV Rev Stat § 548.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 548 - Conservation|NRS 548.330 - Supervisors to furnish Commission information.

The supervisors shall furnish to the State Conservation Commission, upon request:  1. Copies of such ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, contracts, forms and other documents as they shall adopt or employ; and  2. Such other information concerning their activities as the Commission may require in the performance of its duties under this chapter.  [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190] — (NRS A 1973, 754)