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NV Rev Stat § 232.548 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.548 - Use of alternative means of dispute resolution.

  1. Except if a particular procedure for resolving a dispute is required by a specific statute, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Director may authorize any entity within the Department or any natural person who is subject to the authority of the Director to use alternative means of dispute resolution in any proceeding if the alternative means can be:  (a) Carried out by the available personnel of the Department or persons under contract with the Department; and  (b) Paid for with money that is available in the existing budget of the affected entity of the Department.  2. Before authorizing an entity of the Department to use alternative means of dispute resolution, the Director must notify the Attorney General. The Attorney General, within 30 days after receiving the notification from the Director, shall respond to the Director concerning the advisability of using alternative means of dispute resolution to resolve the dispute at issue. The Director shall consider the advice of the Attorney General but may authorize an entity of the Department to use alternative means of dispute resolution unless the Attorney General indicates in his or her response that he or she officially opposes the use of such means. If the Attorney General fails to respond within 30 days after receiving the notification, the Director may authorize the use of alternative means of dispute resolution.  3. The alternative means of dispute resolution may include, without limitation, evaluation of the facts and issues in a dispute by a neutral person, fact-finding, mediation, arbitration or other collaborative problem-solving processes designed to encourage persons to work together to develop agreeable solutions to disputes in lieu of litigation or adjudication of contested cases in administrative hearings.  4. Any entity which, or natural person who, has received authorization from the Director to use alternative means of dispute resolution may enter into a contract to facilitate the use of such means, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, the limitations set forth in subsection 1 and the provisions of NRS 333.700.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2244; A 2009, 2232)
NV Rev Stat § 232.550 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.550 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.550 to 232.700, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Division.  2. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.  3. "Division" means the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry.  4. "Insurer" includes:  (a) A self-insured employer;  (b) An association of self-insured public employers;  (c) An association of self-insured private employers; and  (d) A private carrier.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1517; A 1993, 774, 775, 1488; 1995, 531, 2040; 1999, 1809; 2015, 233)
NV Rev Stat § 232.570 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.570 - Advisory Council: Creation; composition; vacancies.

  1. There is hereby created in the Division an Advisory Council composed of seven members appointed by the Governor.  2. The Advisory Council must be composed of:  (a) Three representatives of labor, at least two of whom must represent organized labor;  (b) Three representatives of management, at least two of whom must represent employers who employ at least 250 persons; and  (c) One representative of the general public who is knowledgeable in the field of industrial relations.  3. Any member who is appointed to fill a vacancy must be appointed in the same manner and possess the same general qualifications as his or her predecessor in office.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1517; A 1985, 1552; 1993, 1488)
NV Rev Stat § 232.580 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.580 - Advisory Council: Meetings; officers; bylaws; quorum.

  1. The Council shall meet at least once annually at a time and place specified by a call of the Chair, the Administrator or a majority of the Council. Special meetings, not to exceed six per year, may be held at the call of the Chair, the Administrator or a majority of the Council.  2. The Council shall select from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall hold office for 1 year. The Administrator shall act as Secretary of the Council.  3. The Council may prescribe such bylaws as it deems necessary for its operation.  4. Four members of the Council constitute a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Council.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1518; A 1993, 1489; 2007, 216)
NV Rev Stat § 232.590 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.590 - Advisory Council: Salary of members.

Each member of the Council is entitled to receive a salary of $60 for each day’s attendance at a meeting of the Council.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1518; A 1985, 410)
NV Rev Stat § 232.600 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.600 - Advisory Council: Powers and duties.

  1. The Council shall act in an advisory capacity to the Administrator and may, on its own initiative or at the request of the Administrator, conduct studies or investigations concerning the organization and administration of the Division and make recommendations to the Administrator based on the results of such studies or investigations.  2. The Council shall review on a quarterly basis the records of oral complaints compiled by the Division pursuant to NRS 618.336. Upon completing its review, the Council shall submit any comments or recommendations regarding the complaints or the records to the Administrator.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1518; A 1989, 472; 1991, 2435; 1993, 1489; 2015, 234)
NV Rev Stat § 232.605 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.605 - Advisory Council: Annual report from Administrator on delinquent debts owed to Division; designation and removal of bad debts from books of account of State; master file.

  1. On or before January 15 of each year, the Administrator shall prepare and furnish to the Council a report that shows all debts owed to the Division that became or remained delinquent during the preceding year. The Administrator shall include in the report the amount of any delinquent debt that the Division determines is impossible or impractical to collect.  2. For any amount of debt the Division determines is impossible or impractical to collect, the Council shall request the State Board of Examiners to designate such amount as a bad debt. The State Board of Examiners, by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the Board, may designate the debt as bad debt if the Board is satisfied that the collection of the debt is impossible or impractical. If the amount of the debt is not more than $50, the State Board of Examiners may delegate to its Clerk the authority to designate the debt as a bad debt. The Council may appeal to the State Board of Examiners a denial by the Clerk of a request to designate a debt as a bad debt.  3. Upon the designation of a debt as a bad debt pursuant to this section, the State Board of Examiners or its Clerk shall immediately notify the State Controller thereof. Upon receiving the notification, the State Controller shall direct the removal of the bad debt from the books of account of the State of Nevada. A bad debt that is removed pursuant to this section remains a legal and binding obligation owed by the debtor to the State of Nevada.  4. The State Controller shall keep a master file of all debts that are designated as bad debts pursuant to this section. For each such debt, the State Controller shall record the name of the debtor, the amount of the debt, the date on which the debt was incurred and the date on which it was removed from the records and books of account of the State of Nevada, and any other information concerning the debt that the State Controller determines is necessary.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 233)
NV Rev Stat § 232.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.610 - Administrator: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment; qualifications; prohibited interests and positions.

The Administrator:  1. Is appointed by, is responsible to and serves at the pleasure of the Director.  2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.  4. Must have responsible administrative experience in public or business administration or possess broad management skills in areas related to the functions of the Division.  5. Must have the demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency in the field of industrial relations. The Administrator’s knowledge and abilities must include:  (a) A comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and a working knowledge of broad principles relating to the subject matters under his or her administrative direction;  (b) An administrative ability to assess the adequacy of agency operations and the protection of the public interest as related to the subject fields; and  (c) An ability to organize and present oral and written communication to the Governor, the Legislature and other pertinent officials or other persons.  6. Must possess a background which indicates that he or she can impartially serve the interests of both employees and employers.  7. Must not, at the time of appointment or at any time during his or her term of office:  (a) Be an officer, director or employee, or have any personal or private interest in any operating mine, mill, smelter or ore reduction plant or the products thereof;  (b) Hold, directly or indirectly, any financial interest in any company, partnership, organization or corporation or subsidiary of a corporation, which owns, operates or has a financial interest in any mines which are subject to the provisions of chapter 512 of NRS; or  (c) Be an officer or employee of any labor organization.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1518; A 1983, 1458; 1985, 410; 1993, 1489; 1995, 2311)
NV Rev Stat § 232.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.620 - Administrator: Responsibilities; other powers and duties.

The Administrator:  1. Is responsible for the administration of the provisions of chapters 512 and 616A to 618, inclusive, of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Division.  2. Has such other powers and duties as are provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1518; A 1985, 255; 1991, 2435; 1993, 1490)
NV Rev Stat § 232.630 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.630 - Assistant administrators: Appointment; assignment of duties; classification; restrictions on other employment.

  1. The Administrator may appoint such assistant administrators of the Division as necessary for the administration of the Division and assign the duties of the assistant administrators.  2. An assistant administrator is in the unclassified service of the State.  3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, an assistant administrator shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1519; A 1983, 1459; 1985, 411; 1993, 1490; 1995, 2312)
NV Rev Stat § 232.650 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.650 - Employment of staff.

The Administrator may employ such staff as is necessary for the performance of the Administrator’s duties.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1519; A 1985, 411, 866; 1993, 1490)
NV Rev Stat § 232.660 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.660 - Legal counsel for Division: Appointment; contract services; qualifications; powers.

  1. The Administrator may:  (a) Appoint one or more legal counsel to provide services for the Division. If appointed, they are in the unclassified service of the State.  (b) Provide for contract services to be rendered by such other legal counsel as are needed for assistance in administering the laws relating to labor and industrial relations.  2. Each of the legal counsel must be an attorney admitted to practice law in Nevada.  3. In the prosecution of all claims and actions referred to him or her, a legal counsel has the same power as that vested in the district attorneys of the several counties to:  (a) Enforce the laws relating to labor and industrial relations; and  (b) Prosecute for criminal violations of such laws.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1520; A 1983, 1460; 1985, 411; 1991, 2436; 1993, 1491; 1999, 1857)
NV Rev Stat § 232.670 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.670 - Administrator: Establishment of goals, objectives and priorities; coordination of divisional programs with other governmental entities; sharing of information by Division; regulations.

The Administrator shall:  1. Establish divisional goals, objectives and priorities.  2. Prepare the Division’s budget, legislative proposals, contracts, agreements and applications for federal assistance.  3. Coordinate divisional programs with other departments and other levels of government.  4. From time to time adopt such regulations as the Administrator deems necessary for the administration of the Division.  5. Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, direct the Division to share information in its records with agencies of local governments which are responsible for the collection of debts or obligations if the confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained under the terms and conditions required by law.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1519; A 1993, 1491; 1995, 1576)
NV Rev Stat § 232.690 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.690 - Cooperative agreements.

The Administrator may enter into cooperative agreements with any federal or state agency or political subdivision of the State, or any public or private institution located in or outside this State, or any person, corporation or association, in connection with studies and investigations pertaining to any activities of the Division.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1519; A 1993, 1492)
NV Rev Stat § 232.700 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.700 - Cooperation of insurers and other divisions and agencies.

The insurers and any state agency or division having functions dealing with chapter 512, 616A, 616B, 616C, 616D, 617 or 618 of NRS shall cooperate with the Administrator in the performance of the Administrator’s duties and shall provide the Administrator with any information, statistics or data in their records as the Administrator requires.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1520; A 1985, 255; 1991, 1609; 1993, 1492)
NV Rev Stat § 232.805 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.805 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.805 to 232.840, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:  1. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Insurance.  2. "Division" means the Division of Insurance of the Department of Business and Industry.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1607; A 1993, 1492)
NV Rev Stat § 232.820 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.820 - Commissioner of Insurance: Appointment; classification.

The Commissioner of Insurance is the head of the Division and:  1. Is appointed by and responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of, the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.  2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1607; A 1993, 1492)
NV Rev Stat § 232.825 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.825 - Powers and duties of Commissioner of Insurance; appointment, classification and restrictions on other employment of deputies.

The Commissioner:  1. May appoint three deputies. The deputies are in the unclassified service of the State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each deputy shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.  2. Is responsible for the administration of the provisions of title 57 of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Division.  3. May employ such staff as is necessary for the performance of the Commissioner’s duties.  4. Has such other powers and duties as are provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1607; A 1993, 1492; 1995, 2312; 2007, 3340)
NV Rev Stat § 232.840 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.840 - State agencies required to cooperate and provide information.

Each state agency or division having functions relating to title 57 of NRS shall cooperate with the Commissioner in the performance of the Commissioner’s duties and shall provide the Commissioner with any information, statistics or data in its records that the Commissioner requires.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1608)
NV Rev Stat § 232.845 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.845 - Creation; duties of Ombudsman; appointment and classification of Ombudsman.

  1. The Office of Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities is hereby created within the Office of the Director. The Ombudsman shall:  (a) Provide for continued educational, outreach and service programs for minority groups pertaining to consumer fraud; and  (b) Assist the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs created by NRS 232.852.  2. The Director shall appoint the Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities.  3. The Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities is:  (a) In the unclassified service of the State.  (b) Directly responsible to the Director.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1502)
NV Rev Stat § 232.850 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.850 - "Commission" defined.

As used in NRS 232.850 to 232.866, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Commission" means the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs created by NRS 232.852.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 266; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.010)
NV Rev Stat § 232.852 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.852 - Creation; membership; officers.

  1. The Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs, consisting of nine members appointed by the Legislative Commission, is hereby created. Appointments to the Commission must be made from a list of persons recommended to the Legislative Commission by organizations and other entities which represent or promote the interests of minority groups in this State.  2. The members appointed to the Commission must represent a variety of minority groups that reflects the general population of this State.  3. The members of the Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among their number.  4. The term of Office of the Chair and the Vice Chair is 2 years.  5. Not more than four members of the Commission may be from the same minority group.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 266; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.020)
NV Rev Stat § 232.854 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.854 - Members: Terms of office; reappointment; vacancies.

Except for the initial members, the term of office of each member of the Commission is 2 years and commences on July 1 of the year of appointment. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed. Members are eligible for reappointment, except that no member may serve for any part of more than two consecutive terms. Vacancies must be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms by the Legislative Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 266; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.030)
NV Rev Stat § 232.856 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.856 - Members: Reimbursement for certain expenses.

Members of the Commission receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to be reimbursed for all travel and other expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties, within the limits of money available to the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 266; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.040)
NV Rev Stat § 232.858 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.858 - Meetings; quorum; annual report.

  1. The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than quarterly.  2. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.  3. The Commission shall, on or before January 31 of each year, submit a report to the Governor summarizing the activities, needs and recommendations of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 266; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.050)
NV Rev Stat § 232.860 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.860 - Duties.

The Commission shall, within the limits of available money:  1. Study matters affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of minorities residing in the State of Nevada;  2. Collect and disseminate information on activities, programs and essential services available to minorities in the State of Nevada;  3. Study the:  (a) Availability of employment for minorities in this State, and the manner in which minorities are employed;  (b) Manner in which minorities can be encouraged to start and manage their own businesses successfully; and  (c) Availability of affordable housing, as defined in NRS 278.0105, for minorities;  4. In cooperation with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, act as a liaison to inform persons regarding:  (a) The laws of this State that prohibit discriminatory practices; and  (b) The procedures pursuant to which aggrieved persons may file complaints or otherwise take action to remedy such discriminatory practices;  5. To the extent practicable, strive to create networks within the business community between businesses that are owned by minorities and businesses that are not owned by minorities;  6. Advise the Governor on matters relating to minorities and of concern to minorities; and  7. Recommend proposed legislation to the Governor.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 267; A 2007, 1662; 2019, 1415) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.060)
NV Rev Stat § 232.862 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.862 - Appointment of committees.

The Chair of the Commission may, with the approval of the Commission, appoint committees from its members to assist in carrying out any of the functions or duties of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 267; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.070)
NV Rev Stat § 232.864 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 232 - State Departments|NRS 232.864 - Staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants.

  1. The Director of the Department of Administration shall provide staff assistance to the Commission as the Governor deems appropriate.  2. The Commission may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without compensation as is necessary from time to time.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 267; A 2007, 1662) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.080)