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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.515 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; qualifications.

The Director:
1. Is appointed by, is responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.
3. Shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation. The Director may participate in any technical studies, statistical research, seminars or other educational activities, in the same manner as any chief of a division of the Department, to educate persons about the duties, programs and activities of the Department or to improve the administration and effectiveness of the Department, if such participation does not interfere with the performance of his or her duties as Director of the Department.
4. Must have had at least 5 years of responsible administrative experience in public or business administration or must possess broad management skills in areas related to the functions of agencies composing the Department.
5. Must be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience and aptitude for coordinating agencies dealing with commercial activities that are subject to the regulatory authority of the Department. The Director’s knowledge and abilities should include the following:
(a) A comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and a working knowledge of broad principles relating to subject matters under his or her administrative direction.
(b) The administrative ability to assess the adequacy of agency operations and the protection of the public interest as related to the subject fields.
(c) An ability to organize and present oral and written communication to the Governor, the Legislature and other pertinent officials or persons.
(d) An ability to oversee the carrying out of the statutory responsibilities of the Department and departmental policies, rules and regulations.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 661; A 1963, 1333; 1965, 702; 1967, 1491; 1971, 1427; 1981, 1275; 1985, 406; 1991, 978; 1993, 1485)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.521 - Director: Duty to provide website link by which employers may verify social security numbers of employees.

1. The Director shall include on the Internet website maintained by the Department a link which connects to the Social Security Administration where an employer may verify the social security number of an employee.
2. The link required pursuant to subsection 1 must be maintained in the area of the website that encourages and promotes the growth, development and legal operation of businesses within the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 1270)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.522 - Director: Creation of Office of Business Finance and Planning; creation of Center for Business Advocacy and Services; communication and cooperation among entities within Department.

The Director may:
1. Create within the Department, as part of the Office of the Director, an Office of Business Finance and Planning to:
(a) Administer and coordinate programs related to financing for the assistance of entities engaged in business and industry in this state;
(b) Provide information to the public concerning the regulatory programs, assistance programs, and other services and activities of the Department; and
(c) Interact with other public or private entities to coordinate and improve access to the Department’s programs related to the growth and retention of business and industry in this state.
2. Create within the Department, as part of the Office of Business Finance and Planning, a Center for Business Advocacy and Services:
(a) To assist small businesses in obtaining information about financing and other basic resources which are necessary for success;
(b) In cooperation with the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, to increase public awareness of the importance of developing manufacturing as an industry and to assist in identifying and encouraging public support of businesses and industries that manufacture goods in this state;
(c) To serve as an advocate for small businesses, subject to the supervision of the Director or the Director’s representative, both within and outside the Department;
(d) To assist the Office of Business Finance and Planning in establishing an information and referral service within the Department that is responsive to the inquiries of business and industry which are directed to the Department or any entity within the Department; and
(e) In cooperation with the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, to advise the Director and the Office of Business Finance and Planning in developing and improving programs of the Department to serve more effectively and support the growth, development and diversification of business and industry in this state.
3. Require divisions, offices, commissions, boards, agencies or other entities of the Department to work together to carry out their statutory duties, to resolve or address particular issues or projects or otherwise to increase the efficiency of the operation of the Department as a whole and the level of communication and cooperation among the various entities within the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2243; A 2011, 3448)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.525 - Director: Employment of staff.

1. The Director shall employ a Minority Affairs Management Analyst within the Office of the Director. The Minority Affairs Management Analyst shall:
(a) Collect data and perform statistical analysis to support the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs created by NRS 232.852; and
(b) Perform such investigation, data collection and statistical analysis as is necessary to determine whether discrimination on the basis of race is occurring in state or local purchasing, public works or any other area.
2. The Director may employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such other staff as is necessary to the performance of the Director’s duties.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 662; A 1985, 407; 2017, 2938)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.530 - Chiefs of divisions: Classification; duties; restrictions on other employment.

The chief of each of the divisions of the Department:
1. Is in the unclassified service of the State.
2. Shall administer the provisions of law relating to his or her division, subject to the administrative supervision of the Director.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, 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, except for temporary and part-time teaching duties on a university campus.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 1073; A 1967, 1491; 1971, 1427; 1973, 1071; 1979, 129; 1981, 1275; 1985, 407; 1995, 2311)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.535 - Assistants of chiefs of divisions: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

1. The chiefs of the divisions of the Department may appoint assistants within the limits of the money available for each position and subject to the approval of the Director.
2. These assistants are in the unclassified service of the State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each assistant 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.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 662; A 1967, 1491; 1971, 1428; 1973, 1071; 1981, 1275; 1983, 1458; 1985, 407; 1991, 1609; 1993, 1486; 1995, 2311)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.540 - Chief Financial Officer for Housing Division: Appointment, qualifications and classification.

1. The Chief of the Housing Division of the Department shall appoint, with the consent of the Director, a Chief Financial Officer for the Housing Division.
2. The Chief Financial Officer for the Housing Division must:
(a) Have:
(1) A license to practice as a certified public accountant issued by this state or another state of the United States; or
(2) At least 5 years of responsible experience in investment banking, general accounting, public finance or a related field; and
(b) Have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance.
3. The Chief Financial Officer for the Housing Division is:
(a) In the unclassified service of the State.
(b) Directly responsible to the Chief of the Housing Division.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 395; A 2015, 34)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.545 - Investigative Account for Financial Institutions.

1. An Investigative Account for Financial Institutions is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account consists of money which is:
(a) Received by the Department of Business and Industry in connection with the licensing of financial institutions and the investigation of persons associated with those institutions; and
(b) Required by law to be placed therein.
2. The Director of the Department of Business and Industry or the Director’s designee may authorize expenditures from the Investigative Account to pay the expenses incurred:
(a) In investigating applications for licensing of financial institutions and in investigating persons associated with those institutions;
(b) In conducting special investigations relating to financial institutions and persons associated with those institutions; and
(c) In connection with mergers, consolidations, conversions, receiverships and liquidations of financial institutions.
3. As used in this section, "financial institution" means an institution for which licensing or registration is required by the provisions of title 55 and chapters 604A and 649 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1315; A 1991, 1757; 1993, 1487; 1999, 3808; 2001, 2047; 2003, 3577; 2005, 1710)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.546 - Account for Special Projects to Assist in the Development of Services for Business and Industry.

1. An Account for Special Projects to Assist in the Development of Services for Business and Industry is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Director. The Director may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money for deposit in the Account. The money in the Account may be expended in accordance with the terms and conditions of the gift, donation, bequest or grant, or in accordance with subsection 2.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the money in the Account may be used only in carrying out the duties of the Director as they relate to developing and administering special projects to provide services for business and industry in this state.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.547 - Authority to conduct business electronically; regulations; fees; use of unsworn declaration; exclusions.

1. A division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity set forth in NRS 232.510 may adopt regulations to establish procedures to conduct business electronically with persons who have business with that division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity. The regulations may include, without limitation, the establishment of fees to cover the costs to the division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity of conducting business electronically.
2. Notwithstanding any other provision, if a division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity adopts regulations to conduct business electronically pursuant to subsection 1, the division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity may provide that a declaration made pursuant to NRS 53.045 or 53.250 to 53.390, inclusive, may satisfy the requirement that a signature or statement be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath.
3. The division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity may refuse to conduct business electronically with a person who has failed to pay money owed to the division, office, authority, commission, board or other entity.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3575; A 2011, 17)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.8413 - Creation; Deputy Director; staff; regulations and procedures.

1. The Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards is hereby created within the Department of Business and Industry.
2. The Director shall appoint a Deputy Director of the Office and shall retain the required staff and adopt the necessary regulations and procedures to effectively administer the responsibilities of the Office.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 3548)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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. Analyze the information provided in the employment plans and reports for a redevelopment project submitted pursuant to NRS 279.6093, 279.6097 and 279.60993;
7. Advise the Governor on matters relating to minorities and of concern to minorities; and
8. Recommend proposed legislation to the Governor.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 267; A 2007, 1662; 2019, 1415; 2021, 2164)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.864 - Staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants.

1. The Director 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; 2021, 267)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.866 - Gifts, grants and contributions.

The Commission may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from governmental and private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of NRS 232.850 to 232.866, inclusive, and for defraying expenses incurred by the Commission in the discharge of its duties.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 20th Special Session, 267; A 2007, 1662)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 233J.090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.900 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.900 to 232.990, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Department" means the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
2. "Director" means the Director of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1480; A 1999, 869; 2009, 2279; 2019, 1951; 2021, 952, 2788; 2023, 3008)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.910 - Creation; purpose; composition.

1. The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is hereby created. The purpose of the Department is to plan, coordinate and carry out various services and activities designed to achieve and support employment and economic independence for residents of this State who are disadvantaged, displaced or disabled.
2. The Department consists of a Director and the following divisions:
(a) Employment Security Division;
(b) Rehabilitation Division; and
(c) Such other divisions as the Director may establish.
3. The Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation, Nevada Equal Rights Commission and the Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers are within the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1480; A 1997, 3075; 2021, 2788)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.920 - Director: Powers and duties.

The Director:
1. Shall:
(a) Organize the Department into divisions and other operating units as needed to achieve the purposes of the Department;
(b) Upon request, provide the Director of the Department of Administration with a list of organizations and agencies in this State whose primary purpose is the training and employment of persons with disabilities;
(c) Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, direct the divisions to share information in their 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;
(d) Provide the employment and wage information to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada for purposes of the reporting required of the Board of Regents by subsection 4 of NRS 396.531; and
(e) Provide to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau a written report each quarter containing the rate of unemployment of residents of this State regarding whom the Department has information, organized by county and, for each county, the rate of unemployment disaggregated by demographic information, including, without limitation, age, race and gender. The Director of the Department shall:
(1) Post on the Internet website of the Department the report required by this paragraph;
(2) Provide the report to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and all applicable agencies for the purposes of subsection 5 of NRS 232.935; and
(3) Post on the Internet website of the Department the written report provided by the Governor’s Workforce Development Board pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 232.935.
2. Is responsible for the administration, through the divisions of the Department, of the provisions of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive, 426.010 to 426.715, inclusive, 426.740, 426.790 and 426.800, and chapters 612 and 615 of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Department and its divisions, but is not responsible for the professional line activities of the divisions or other operating units except as otherwise provided by specific statute.
3. May employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such staff as is necessary for the performance of the duties of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1480; A 1995, 1576; 1997, 1170, 3075; 1999, 636, 870, 3064; 2003, 2636; 2009, 2368; 2011, 2501; 2017, 2866, 3489; 2019, 2459; 2021, 848; 2023, 345)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.930 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.

The Director:
1. Is appointed by, is responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. Is in the unclassified service of the State.
3. Shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1481)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.932 - Designation of critical need occupations for waiver of certain fees granted to veterans.

The Department shall designate which occupations are critical need occupations within science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics or health science fields for the purpose of a waiver of registration fees and other fees granted to a veteran pursuant to NRS 396.5446.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1951)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.933 - Notices concerning job training or employment programs: Preparation by Department; duties of Labor Commissioner.

1. The Department shall prepare one or more notices concerning job training or employment programs conducted by the Department, including, without limitation, the Career Enhancement Program and Nevada JobConnect, and provide each such notice to the Labor Commissioner.
2. The Labor Commissioner shall:
(a) Make each notice described in subsection 1 available to each employer in private employment in this State; and
(b) Require each such employer to post and maintain each such notice in a conspicuous location at the place of employment where notices to employees and applicants for employment are customarily posted and read.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 952)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.940 - Rehabilitation Division: Composition.

The Rehabilitation Division of the Department consists of the following bureaus:
1. Bureau of Services to Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
2. Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1481; A 1997, 1171; 1999, 1882)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.945 - Rehabilitation Division: Appointment, classification, restrictions on other employment, powers and duties of Administrator; regulations.

The Director shall appoint an Administrator of the Rehabilitation Division of the Department. The Administrator:
1. Is in the unclassified service of the State unless federal law or regulation requires otherwise, and serves at the pleasure of the Director.
2. Shall administer the provisions of law set forth in subsection 4, subject to the administrative supervision of the Director.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, 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.
4. Is responsible for the administration, through the bureaus of the Rehabilitation Division, of the provisions of this section, NRS 232.940, 426.517 to 426.610, inclusive, and chapter 615 of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Rehabilitation Division.
5. Is responsible for the preparation of a consolidated state plan for the Bureau of Services to Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation and any other program administered by the Rehabilitation Division that the Administrator considers appropriate to incorporate into the consolidated state plan before submission to the Federal Government. This subsection does not apply if any federal regulation exists that prohibits a consolidated plan.
6. In developing and revising state plans pursuant to subsection 5, shall consider, without limitation:
(a) The amount of money available from the Federal Government for the programs of the Rehabilitation Division;
(b) The conditions attached to the acceptance of that money; and
(c) The limitations of legislative appropriations for the programs.
7. May make such expenditures and investigations, require such reports and take such other actions as the Administrator deems necessary or suitable to carry out the functions of the Rehabilitation Division.
8. May employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such staff as is necessary to the performance of the duties of the Rehabilitation Division.
9. Shall determine the organization and methods of procedure for the Rehabilitation Division in accordance with the provisions of this section, NRS 232.940, 426.517 to 426.610, inclusive, and chapter 615 of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Rehabilitation Division.
10. May adopt, amend or rescind such rules and regulations as the Administrator deems necessary or suitable to carry out the provisions of this section, NRS 232.940, 426.517 to 426.610, inclusive, and chapter 615 of NRS, and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the Rehabilitation Division.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 869; A 2003, 2636; 2005, 110; 2017, 262)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.960 - Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s Gift Fund: Creation; accounts; deposit of money received by Rehabilitation Division; claims; disposition of property other than money.

1. Except for gifts or grants specifically accounted for in another fund, all gifts or grants of money or other property which the Rehabilitation Division of the Department is authorized to accept must be accounted for in the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s Gift Fund, which is hereby created as a special revenue fund. The Fund is a continuing fund without reversion. The Department may establish such accounts in the Fund as are necessary to account properly for gifts received. All such money received by the Division must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Fund. The money in the Fund must be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid. Unless otherwise specifically provided by statute, claims against the Fund must be approved by the Director or the Director’s delegate.
2. Gifts of property other than money may be sold or exchanged when it is deemed by the Director to be in the best interest of the Rehabilitation Division. The sale price must not be less than 90 percent of the value determined by a qualified appraiser appointed by the Director. All money received from the sale must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Fund. The money may be spent only for the purposes of the Division. The property may not be sold or exchanged if to do so would violate the terms of the gift.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1481; A 2001, 2750)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.980 - Agencies required to submit educational and workforce data for inclusion in statewide longitudinal data system maintained by Office.

The following public agencies shall submit educational and workforce data for inclusion in the statewide longitudinal data system maintained pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 4 of NRS 232.975:
1. The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
2. The Department of Education.
3. The Nevada System of Higher Education.
4. The Department of Motor Vehicles.
5. Any other public agency which is directed by the Governor to submit such data.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2787)