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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 280 - Metropolitan Police Departments › NRS 280.320 - Applicability of Government Employee-Management Relations Act and Public Employees’ Retirement Act; representation in negotiations.

1. A department is a local government employer for the purpose of the Government Employee-Management Relations Act and a public employer for the purpose of the Public Employees’ Retirement Act.
2. In negotiations arising under the provisions of chapter 288 of NRS:
(a) The committee or two or more persons designated by the committee; and
(b) The sheriff or a person designated by the sheriff,
shall represent the department.
3. In negotiations arising under the provisions of chapter 288 of NRS, a school police unit must be considered a separate bargaining unit.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 921; A 1981, 644; 1999, 3463)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 280 - Metropolitan Police Departments › NRS 280.330 - Department to succeed to rights of participating political subdivisions; pending claims and actions unaffected.

1. All bonds, contracts, franchises and agreements to which the participating political subdivisions are parties and which relate to law enforcement activity shall inure to the benefit of the department as the successor and assignee of such political subdivisions in matters relating to such activity.
2. No valid claims against the various participating political subdivision arising from law enforcement activity shall be diminished or altered by reason of a merger under this chapter.
3. Merger of the respective law enforcement agencies shall not affect any pending action or proceeding which involves any debt, demand, liability or obligation or which has been brought by or against any participating political subdivision prior to the merger, irrespective of the nature of such matter in litigation.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 921)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 280 - Metropolitan Police Departments › NRS 280.400 - Crash reports and related materials: Provision upon receipt of reasonable fee.

A metropolitan police department shall, within 7 days after receipt of a written request of a person who claims to have sustained damages as a result of a crash, or his or her legal representative or insurer, and upon receipt of a reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction, provide the person or his or her legal representative or insurer, as applicable, with a copy of the crash report and all statements by witnesses and photographs in the possession or under the control of the department that concern the crash, unless:
1. The materials are privileged or confidential pursuant to a specific statute; or
2. The crash involved:
(a) The death or substantial bodily harm of a person;
(b) Failure to stop at the scene of a crash; or
(c) The commission of a felony.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1052; A 2005, 702; 2015, 1662)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.002 - Persons employed by State to reflect diversity of State; policy to be posted on website maintained by state agency.

1. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada that, except as otherwise required by law, persons employed by the State must, to the extent practicable, reflect the diversity of this State, including, without limitation, the age, gender, sexual, ethnic and geographic diversity of this State.
2. Each state agency shall post the policy set forth in subsection 1 on the Internet website maintained by the state agency.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2703)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.005 - "Public officer" and "special use vehicle" defined.

As used in this chapter:
1. "Public officer" means a person elected or appointed to a position which:
(a) Is established by the Constitution or a statute of this State, or by a charter or ordinance of a political subdivision of this State; and
(b) Involves the continuous exercise, as part of the regular and permanent administration of the government, of a public power, trust or duty.
2. "Special use vehicle" means any vehicle designed or used for the transportation of persons or property off paved highways.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1471; A 1971, 593; 1977, 1109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.010 - Elected and appointed officers.

1. The following officers must be elected:
(a) A Governor.
(b) A Lieutenant Governor.
(c) Two United States Senators.
(d) The number of members of the House of Representatives of the United States to which this State may be entitled.
(e) The number of presidential electors to which this State may be entitled.
(f) Justices of the Supreme Court.
(g) Judges of the Court of Appeals.
(h) District judges.
(i) Senators and members of the Assembly.
(j) A Secretary of State.
(k) A State Treasurer.
(l) A State Controller.
(m) An Attorney General.
(n) Other officers whose elections are provided for by law.
(o) For each county, and the equivalent officers for Carson City:
(1) One county clerk, who is ex officio clerk of the board of county commissioners and may also be clerk of the district court of the county.
(2) One sheriff.
(3) One district attorney.
(4) One public administrator, except where otherwise provided by law.
(5) One county assessor, except where otherwise provided by law.
(6) One county treasurer, except where otherwise provided by law.
(7) The number of county commissioners as provided by law.
(8) One county recorder, who is ex officio county auditor in counties in which a county comptroller has not been appointed.
(9) Justices of the peace.
(10) Constables, except where otherwise provided by law.
2. All officers who are not elected must be appointed.
[1:108:1866; B § 2599; BH § 1636; C § 1782; RL § 2765; NCL § 4765]—(NRS A 1957, 109, 655; 1967, 455; 1969, 7, 328, 1110, 1466, 1524, 1545; 1973, 318, 1479; 1979, 533; 1981, 1955; 1985, 702, 1215; 1997, 1531; 2001, 657, 658; 2013, 1770; 2015, 3692; 2023, 2610)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.020 - State officers to receive commissions from Governor.

1. All state officers shall receive their commissions from the Governor.
2. All commissions of officers shall be in the name and by the authority of the State of Nevada, and shall be sealed with the great seal of the State, signed by the Governor, and countersigned by the Secretary of State.
[29:108:1866; B § 2627; BH § 1664; C § 1810; RL § 2793; NCL § 4793] + [Part 30:108:1866; B § 2628; BH § 1665; C § 1811; RL § 2794; NCL § 4794]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.030 - Official oath: Endorsement on commission or certificate of election.

1. The official oath, except in the cases specified in NRS 218A.220, 223.030 and 224.030, shall be endorsed on the commission or certificate of election of the officer and signed by the officer, and shall be certified by the officer before whom the oath or affirmation shall have been taken.
2. Every officer, whose oath of office is required to be endorsed on the officer’s commission or certificate of election, shall take and subscribe to the oath at the time of the reception of the commission or certificate.
3. The oath shall be taken, and, except in the cases prescribed in NRS 218A.220, 223.030 and 224.030, may be subscribed before any justice of the Supreme Court or clerk thereof, any judge of the Court of Appeals, any judge of the district court or clerk thereof, a county clerk, notary public, or justice of the peace, unless otherwise directed by law.
[23:108:1866; B § 2621; BH § 1658; C § 1804; RL § 2787; NCL § 4787] + [26:108:1866; B § 2624; BH § 1661; C § 1807; RL § 2790; NCL § 4790] + [27:108:1866; B § 2625; BH § 1662; C § 1808; RL § 2791; NCL § 4791]—(NRS A 2013, 1771)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.055 - Prohibition against filing for or holding more than one elective office at same time; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, no person may:
(a) File nomination papers for more than one elective office at any election.
(b) Hold more than one elective office at the same time.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 shall not be construed to prevent any person from filing nomination papers for or holding an elective office of any special district (other than a school district), such as an irrigation district, a local or general improvement district, a soil conservation district or a fire protection district, and at the same time filing nomination papers for or holding an elective office of the State, or any political subdivision or municipal corporation thereof.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 299; A 1965, 169)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.057 - Change of political party: Disqualification for appointment to certain boards and commissions.

When the law creating any appointive state board or commission requires that political party affiliation be balanced among the members, no person may be appointed to any such board or commission who has changed party registration within the immediately preceding 2-year period.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 50)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.060 - Preferential employment by State and political subdivisions; employment of aliens; penalty.

1. Only citizens or wards of the United States or persons who have been honorably discharged from the military service of the United States may be employed by any officer of the State of Nevada, by any political subdivision of the State, or by any person acting under or for such an officer in any office or department of the State of Nevada or political subdivision of the State.
2. In all cases where persons are so employed, preference must be given, if the qualifications of the applicants are equal:
(a) First: To honorably discharged military personnel of the United States who are citizens of the State of Nevada.
(b) Second: To other citizens of the State of Nevada.
3. Nothing in this section prevents:
(a) The working of prisoners by the State of Nevada or by any political subdivision of the State, on street or road work or other public work.
(b) The employment of aliens, who have not forfeited their right to citizenship by claiming exemption from military service, as common laborers in the construction of public roads, when it can be shown that citizens or wards of the United States or persons who have been honorably discharged from the military service of the United States are not available for such employment. Any alien so employed must be replaced by a citizen, ward or ex-service person of the United States applying for employment.
(c) The employment of any teacher, instructor or professor authorized to teach in the United States under the teacher-exchange programs as authorized by federal laws enacted by the Congress of the United States.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the employment of aliens by the Nevada System of Higher Education in the technical, graduate assistant and student categories. Except in the foreign language departments, not more than 5 percent of the total number of persons employed in the technical, graduate assistant and student categories may be aliens.
(e) Employment of aliens in any state or political subdivision hospital.
4. Subject to the exceptions contained in this section, money must not be paid out of the State Treasury or out of the treasury of any political subdivision of the State to any person employed on any of the work mentioned in this section unless the person is a citizen or ward or naturalized citizen of the United States.
5. Any officer of the State of Nevada, or of any political subdivision of the State, or any person acting under or for such an officer, or any other person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. The penalties provided for in this section do not apply where the violations result from misrepresentations made by the employee by the production of fraudulent papers evidencing citizenship in the United States.
[Part 1:168:1919; A 1921, 205; 1929, 89; NCL § 6173] + [3:168:1919; 1919 RL p. 2965; NCL § 6175] + [Part 4:168:1919; A 1921, 205; NCL § 6176]—(NRS A 1963, 289; 1967, 547; 1969, 400, 879, 1425; 1973, 222; 1993, 372)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.080 - Deputy to take official oath.

When any officer is authorized or required by law to appoint a deputy, the deputy, before proceeding to act, shall take the same oath as the principal of the deputy.
[28:108:1866; B § 2626; BH § 1663; C § 1809; RL § 2792; NCL § 4792]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.090 - Deputies and clerks to perform work for state boards and commissions without compensation.

Whenever any deputy or clerk in any state office is appointed as clerk or secretary of any state board or commission by the board, commission or the Legislature, the person shall serve as such clerk or secretary without compensation unless compensation is specifically fixed by law.
[5:32:1881; BH § 2298; C § 2096; RL § 4392; NCL § 7551]—(NRS A 1969, 32)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.100 - Hours of service of employees of State and political subdivisions; exceptions; penalty.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 284.180, the services and employment of all persons who are employed by the State of Nevada, or by any county, city, town, township or other political subdivision thereof, are limited to not more than 8 hours in any 1 calendar day and not more than 40 hours in any 1 week.
2. The period of daily employment mentioned in this section commences from the time the employee takes charge of any equipment of the employer or acts as an assistant or helper to a person who is in charge of any equipment of the employer, or enters upon or into any conveyance of or operated by or for the employer at any camp or living quarters provided by the employer for the transportation of employees to the place of work.
3. This section does not apply to:
(a) Officials of the State of Nevada or of any county, city, town, township or other political subdivision thereof, or employees of the State whose employment is governed by NRS 284.148.
(b) Employees of the State of Nevada or of any county, city, town, township or other political subdivision thereof who:
(1) Are engaged as employees of a fire department, or to nurses in training or working in hospitals, or to police, deputy sheriffs or jailers;
(2) Chose and are approved for a variable workday or variable 80-hour work schedules within a biweekly pay period;
(3) Work more than 8 hours but not more than 10 hours in any 1 workday or 40 hours in any 1 workweek;
(4) Are executive, administrative, professional or supervisory employees; or
(5) Are covered by a collective bargaining agreement which establishes hours of service.
(c) Employees of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
(d) Work done directly by any public utility company pursuant to an order of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada or other public authority.
4. Any employee whose hours are limited by subsection 1 may be permitted, or in case of emergency where life or property is in imminent danger may be required, at the discretion of the officer responsible for the employment of the employee, but subject to any agreement made pursuant to NRS 284.181, to work more than the number of hours limited. If so permitted or required, the employee is entitled to receive, at the discretion of the responsible officer:
(a) Compensatory vacation time; or
(b) Overtime pay.
5. Any officer or agent of the State of Nevada, or of any county, city, town, township, or other political subdivision thereof, whose duty it is to employ, direct or control the services of an employee covered by this section, who violates any of the provisions of this section as to the hours of employment of labor as provided in this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[Part 1:203:1919; A 1935, 37; 1931 NCL § 6170] + [Part 3:203:1919; 1919 RL p. 2966; NCL § 6172]—(NRS A 1965, 117; 1967, 547; 1971, 154; 1975, 241; 1977, 667; 1987, 711; 1993, 2089; 1997, 1985)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.110 - State offices to maintain minimum 40-hour workweeks; variable schedules for workweek; posting of days and hours of operation.

1. The offices of all state officers, departments, boards, commissions and agencies must maintain not less than a 40-hour workweek.
2. Variable workweek scheduling may be required in those agencies where coverage is needed on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays or on other days or during other hours, as necessary.
3. The offices of all state officers, departments, boards, commissions and agencies must physically post the days and hours of operation at the office. If the days or hours of operation for the office change, the new days and hours of operation must be:
(a) Posted physically at the office;
(b) Posted on the website of the office, if any; or
(c) Otherwise noticed publicly,
at least 30 days before the change becomes effective.
[1:294:1949; 1943 NCL § 6957.01]—(NRS A 1971, 589; 1973, 79; 2003, 1435; 2011, 323)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.120 - Semimonthly paydays for state officers and employees; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all state officers and regular and temporary employees of this State are entitled to receive salaries as fixed by law in two equal semimonthly payments. The first semimonthly payment for each month must be for the first half of that particular month, and the second semimonthly payment must be for the last half of the month.
2. All payrolls must be submitted by individual agencies immediately after the 15th and last day of each month for approval by the Division of Human Resource Management of the Department of Administration, and payment as approved by the State Controller must be made not later than 10 calendar days following the end of each semimonthly pay period.
3. A state agency or department may be permitted to pay salaries, within the limits fixed by law, at regular 2-week intervals, when it is established to the satisfaction of the Governor that this method of payment will expedite and assist the work of the agency or department without inconvenience to other agencies or departments.
[1:179:1941; A 1949, 406; 1951, 77]—(NRS A 1965, 53; 1981, 1683; 1983, 618; 2013, 2727)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1205 - Payment of salary and wages of state officers and employees by direct deposit; waiver.

The agency or governmental entity having jurisdiction over the payment of a state officer or employee to whom the provisions of NRS 227.205 apply shall ensure that the state officer or employee takes one of the following actions within 30 days after the date on which the state officer or employee is hired, appointed or elected, as applicable:
1. Furnish to the Division of Human Resource Management of the Department of Administration such information as may be required to pay the salary and wages of the state officer or employee by direct deposit; or
2. Apply to the State Controller for a waiver as described in subsection 3 of NRS 227.205.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2726)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.121 - Compensation for employees required to wear uniforms.

On or after July 1, 1985:
1. An employee of the State of Nevada who is required to purchase and wear a uniform while performing the employee’s duties is entitled to receive from the employer of the employee each quarter an allowance which is equal to one-fourth of the cost of the uniform the employee is required to wear, including the cost of any required accessories such as a flashlight, gun or whistle. The employer shall determine the cost of the required uniform and accessories at the beginning of each quarter and determine the allowance accordingly.
2. In addition to the quarterly allowance, a person who:
(a) Is hired by the State of Nevada for a position; or
(b) Assumes a position which is new to that person,
for which the person is required to purchase and wear a uniform is entitled to an initial reimbursement for the cost of one uniform and any required accessories.
3. An employer must obtain the prior approval of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance before designating a uniform to be worn by an employee pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1044)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.122 - Limitations on employment contracts entered into by public body; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a public body shall not enter into an employment contract that entitles an officer or employee of the public body to receive:
(a) Any fringe benefit, unless the public body has adopted a policy authorizing all persons employed by the public body in a similar position to receive the benefit.
(b) Any bonus, unless the bonus is based on merit and awarded at a public meeting.
(c) Upon the termination of the employment of the officer or employee for cause or the resignation of the officer or employee when an investigation relating to his or her employment is pending, any:
(1) Wages in lieu of notice or administrative leave;
(2) Salary, benefits or equivalent compensation, including, without limitation, severance pay;
(3) Bonus; or
(4) Other form of payment.
2. Upon the termination of the employment of an officer or employee of a public body, the person:
(a) Must be paid for any portion of accumulated annual leave and compensatory time and unused sick leave authorized by law or policy of the public body.
(b) Remains entitled to any pension or retirement benefit provided by the Public Employees’ Retirement System or other retirement or pension program of which he or she is a member.
3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or prohibit:
(a) A person from:
(1) Receiving compensation for past services upon his or her termination;
(2) Bringing any cause of action for wrongful or unlawful acts committed against the person relating to his or her employment or termination; or
(3) Accepting any legal or equitable relief awarded or recovered for wrongful or unlawful acts committed against the person relating to his or her employment or termination.
(b) A public body from entering into an agreement to pay the cost of purchasing credit for service on behalf of an officer or employee pursuant to NRS 286.3007 or under any other retirement or pension program, if applicable.
4. The provisions of this section do not apply to:
(a) Any contract negotiated pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.
(b) Officers and employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
5. As used in this section, "public body" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241.015.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2207)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1233 - Procedure for state agency to obtain exception to limitation on salary.

1. The Interim Finance Committee may approve applications from agencies of the State for exceptions to limitations on salaries which are expressed as percentages of salaries paid to another person or authorized for another position.
2. The chief officer of a state agency may submit applications for exceptions for any person or position within the agency to the Governor who shall review and transmit them with the Governor’s recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee.
3. The Interim Finance Committee may approve an exception under this section if it finds that:
(a) If the application is for a particular officer or employee, the person has exhibited exceptional qualifications or ability; or
(b) If the application is for a position, the position requires unusual skill, ability, knowledge or some other quality, and that under statutory salary limitations there is no qualified person seeking to fill the position.
4. The Interim Finance Committee shall return an application for a state officer, employee or position to the chief officer of the agency with its approval or disapproval and, if it has approved the exception, make an allocation from the Contingency Account in the State General Fund, unless the exception is to begin on or after July 1 of an odd-numbered year and provision has been made in the agency budget for the increase in salary.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1040; A 1979, 965)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.125 - Restrictions upon payment of salary of appointive officer or employee when salary determined by law.

In cases where the salary of an appointive officer or employee is determined by law, such salary must not be paid unless a specific legislative appropriation of money or a specific legislative authorization for the expenditure of money is made or enacted for the department or agency.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 350; A 1981, 1521; 1999, 1813)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.127 - State officers and employees paid one salary for all services rendered; exceptions.

1. Unless otherwise provided by law, no public officer or employee whose salary is set by law, whether or not the officer or employee serves the State in more than one capacity, may be paid more than one salary for all services rendered to the State.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any public officer or employee for salaries:
(a) For any ex officio duties the officer or employee may be required by law to perform.
(b) For teaching during off-duty hours in an educational program sponsored by a governmental authority if the officer or employee is not regularly employed in such program by that governmental authority.
(Added to NRS by 1959, 197; A 1979, 58)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1275 - Reduction in salary of certain public officers and employees for part-day absence from work prohibited; accounting for part-day absence; exception.

1. Except as permitted by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the salary of a public officer or employee of the State or any agency thereof, or of a political subdivision or any agency thereof, who is not entitled pursuant to federal or state law, local ordinance, or policy or contract of employment to earn overtime at the rate of time and one-half, must not be reduced for an absence from work for part of a day.
2. The provisions of this section do not apply to an officer or employee of the Legislative Branch of Government, except an officer or employee of the legislative library.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1150; A 1993, 2090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.129 - Deductions from payroll for state officers and employees; regulations. [Effective through June 30, 2049.] Deductions from payroll for state officers and employees; regulations. [Effective July 1, 2049.]

1. Any officer of the State, except the Legislative Fiscal Officer, who disburses money in payment of salaries and wages of officers and employees of the State:
(a) May, upon written requests of the officer or employee specifying amounts, withhold those amounts and pay them to:
(1) Charitable organizations;
(2) Employee credit unions;
(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c), insurers;
(4) The United States for the purchase of savings bonds and similar obligations of the United States; and
(5) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 288.545, employee organizations and labor organizations.
(b) May, in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 701A.450 between the Director of the Office of Energy and the officer or employee specifying amounts, withhold those amounts and pay them to the Director of the Office of Energy for credit to the Renewable Energy Account created by NRS 701A.450.
(c) Shall, upon receipt of information from the Public Employees’ Benefits Program specifying amounts of premiums or contributions for coverage by the Program, withhold those amounts from the salaries or wages of officers and employees who participate in the Program and pay those amounts to the Program.
2. The State Controller may adopt regulations necessary to withhold money from the salaries or wages of officers and employees of the Executive Department.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 655; A 1991, 658; 1999, 3020; 2003, 3258; 2015, 1919; 2019, 3726)
1. Any officer of the State, except the Legislative Fiscal Officer, who disburses money in payment of salaries and wages of officers and employees of the State:
(a) May, upon written requests of the officer or employee specifying amounts, withhold those amounts and pay them to:
(1) Charitable organizations;
(2) Employee credit unions;
(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), insurers;
(4) The United States for the purchase of savings bonds and similar obligations of the United States; and
(5) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 288.545, employee organizations and labor organizations.
(b) Shall, upon receipt of information from the Public Employees’ Benefits Program specifying amounts of premiums or contributions for coverage by the Program, withhold those amounts from the salaries or wages of officers and employees who participate in the Program and pay those amounts to the Program.
2. The State Controller may adopt regulations necessary to withhold money from the salaries or wages of officers and employees of the Executive Department.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 655; A 1991, 658; 1999, 3020; 2003, 3258; 2015, 1919; 2019, 3726, effective July 1, 2049)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.130 - Salaries and fees of public officers and employees subject to attachment, garnishment and execution; fraudulent assignment void; restriction on running of statute of limitations.

1. The fees and salaries of all persons holding office or positions of profit under the government of the State of Nevada, or under any county, township, city, town or school district within the State, shall be subject to attachment and execution for all debts and liabilities created or incurred by such officials or other persons. All assignments, sales or transfers of such fees and salaries, previous to becoming due, unless made in good faith and not to defraud creditors, shall be void as against all such debts and liabilities.
2. In case of the garnishment or attachment of any auditor, treasurer or disbursing officer, under the provisions of this section, such officer so garnished or holding the funds or property attached may pay the sum named, or deliver the property named in the garnishment or attachment, into the court issuing the same, taking the receipt of the court therefor, which shall be a full release of the disbursing officer from the garnishment or attachment.
3. The statute of limitations shall not run against any indebtedness of such officer or person, existing at the time the officer or person entered upon the duties of such office or position, during the time such office or position shall be held.
[1:15:1883; A 1889, 118; C § 1882, RL § 2864; NCL § 4878] + [2:15:1883; BH § 2423; C § 1883; RL § 2865; NCL § 4879] + [3:15:1883; BH § 2424; C § 1884; RL § 2866; NCL § 4880]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.140 - State officers may sell evidence of public indebtedness issued for services rendered.

All state officers shall have the right to sell or transfer any evidence of public indebtedness which may be issued according to law, for services rendered by them to the State, and legally and justly due.
[Part 99:108:1866; B § 2697; BH § 1734; C § 1880; RL § 2846; NCL § 4846]
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.147 - Leave of absence for duty as American National Red Cross disaster technician.

Any public officer or employee of the State or any agency thereof, or of a political subdivision or an agency of a political subdivision, who is classified by the American National Red Cross as a disaster technician must be relieved from the officer’s or employee’s duties, upon the request of the American National Red Cross and the approval of the employer of the officer or employee, to assist the American National Red Cross during an emergency or disaster described in NRS 414.020 which occurs in this state or California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah or Arizona, without loss of the officer’s or employee’s regular compensation for a period of not more than 15 working days in any calendar year. No such absence may be a part of the annual vacation of the public officer or employee which is provided for by law.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 187; A 1999, 1255)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.149 - Leave of absence for duty as emergency communications technician.

1. Any public officer or employee of the State or any agency thereof, or of a political subdivision or an agency of a political subdivision, who is an emergency communications technician must be relieved from the officer’s or employee’s duties, upon the request of the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military or a local organization for emergency management and the approval of the employer of the officer or employee, to assist the Division or local organization for emergency management during a disaster or emergency that occurs in this state, California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah or Arizona, without loss of the officer’s or employee’s regular compensation for a period of not more than 15 working days in any calendar year. No such absence may be a part of the annual vacation of the public officer or employee which is provided for by law.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Disaster" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.0335.
(b) "Emergency" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.0345.
(c) "Emergency communications technician" means a person who is:
(1) Licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as an amateur radio operator; and
(2) A member of:
(I) The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service or a successor organization sponsored by the agency of the Federal Government for emergency management; or
(II) The Amateur Radio Emergency Service or a successor organization sponsored by the American Radio Relay League or its successor.
(d) "Local organization for emergency management" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.036.
(Added to NRS by 2001 Special Session, 63; A 2021, 2090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.150 - Payment of stipends for educational leave.

1. Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 284.343, any department, board, commission or agency of this State may authorize the expenditure of public money or expend public money for the payment of educational leave stipends to any officer or employee of this State.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 284.343, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services may, where part of the cost of educational leave stipends may be paid from funds made available by the Federal Government or another source to assist in increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of administration of public welfare programs by increasing the number of adequately trained personnel available for work in public welfare programs, grant educational leave stipends. No person may be granted educational leave stipends under the provisions of this subsection until the person has entered into a contract with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services whereby the person agrees to pursue only courses required for social work degrees and to return to the employ of the Division on the basis of 1 year for each 9 months’ educational leave taken or to refund the amount of such stipends. Performance of the employment contract may be waived by the Administrator of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services in cases of extreme hardship or other valid excuse.
3. The provisions of NRS 284.343 do not apply to employees of the Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation where the educational expenses are paid from money made available by the Federal Government or another source to assist the recipient to remain current in techniques and procedures relating to the recipient’s employment. No person may be granted assistance under this subsection without the prior approval of the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation as to educational subject matter.
[1:152:1953] + [2:152:1953]—(NRS A 1960, 156; 1963, 898; 1965, 397; 1971, 570, 1324; 1973, 1406; 1993, 1549; 1997, 2337)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.155 - Payment of compensation due to deceased employee of State or political subdivision.

1. If the employee has filed a written designation of beneficiary, the final payment of compensation due a deceased employee of the State, or of any county, city, town, township, district or any other political subdivision of the State, is not the employee’s property or that of the employee’s estate but must be released to the designated beneficiary upon the written request of the beneficiary.
2. If the deceased employee has not filed such a designation with the employing public entity of the employee, the final payment is a part of the employee’s personal estate.
3. As used in this section, "final payment" means the net amount due the employee after the deduction of all lawfully withheld sums from the employee’s gross compensation.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1153; A 1981, 562)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.157 - Commission to Review Compensation: Definition.

As used in NRS 281.157 to 281.1575, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Commission" means the Commission to Review the Compensation of Constitutional Officers, Legislators, Supreme Court Justices, Judges of the Court of Appeals, District Judges and Elected County Officers which is created pursuant to NRS 281.1571.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2633; A 2013, 1771)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1571 - Commission to Review Compensation: Creation; composition.

1. There is hereby created a Commission to Review the Compensation of Constitutional Officers, Legislators, Supreme Court Justices, Judges of the Court of Appeals, District Judges and Elected County Officers, consisting of nine members.
2. The members must be appointed by the following persons:
(a) One member by the Speaker of the Assembly.
(b) One member by the Majority Leader of the Senate.
(c) One member by the Minority Leader of the Assembly.
(d) One member by the Minority Leader of the Senate.
(e) Two members by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(f) Three members by the Governor.
3. The Commission shall elect a Chair and such other officers as it deems necessary from among its members.
4. A current officer or employee of the State or any of its political subdivisions must not be appointed as a member of the Commission.
5. The members appointed by the Governor must be selected in the following manner:
(a) Two members, one from each congressional district, who do not belong to the same political party.
(b) One member from a list of three nominees submitted by the Nevada Association of Counties.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2634; A 2013, 1771)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1572 - Commission to Review Compensation: Notification of appointment; terms; removal; vacancy.

1. Members of the Commission must be appointed on or before January 15 of each even-numbered year. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau must be notified of the appointment of each member.
2. The term of each member of the Commission expires at the end of the next regular session of the Legislature following the appointment. Members are eligible for reappointment.
3. A member of the Commission may be removed by the Governor before the expiration of the member’s term for misconduct in office, incompetence or neglect of duty.
4. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1573 - Commission to Review Compensation: Salary; meetings; administrative support.

1. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive $80 for each day that the member attends a regularly called meeting of the Commission.
2. The first meeting of the Commission must be held on or before June 15 of the year in which the members are appointed. Thereafter, the Chair shall call meetings of the Commission as often as the Chair deems necessary.
3. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall provide the Commission with administrative support.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.1575 - Commission to Review Compensation: Duties.

1. The Commission shall:
(a) Review the compensation paid to constitutional officers, Supreme Court justices, judges of the Court of Appeals, district judges and elected county officers.
(b) Review the compensation paid to the members of the Legislature during and between legislative sessions.
(c) Hold public hearings to discuss the issues and receive public comment.
(d) If it determines that changes in legislation are required, request the assistance of the Legislative Counsel in the preparation of a bill draft on or before November 15 of each even-numbered year. Upon completion of the bill draft, the Legislative Counsel shall deliver the bill draft to the appropriate standing committee of the Assembly or Senate within the first week of the next regular legislative session for introduction.
2. In reviewing the issues of compensation required by subsection 1, the Commission shall:
(a) Compare the current salaries of persons with similar qualifications who are employed by the State of Nevada and in the public sector;
(b) Determine the minimum salary required to attract and retain experienced and competent persons; and
(c) Consider the average number of days that Legislators serve during their term, the amount of work required of Legislators when the Legislature is not in regular session, and the opportunities they have to earn additional income from outside sources.
3. The Commission may recommend that any increase in the compensation of a county officer apply retroactively if not prohibited by law.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 2634; A 2013, 1772)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.165 - District judge to submit claims for travel and subsistence to Court Administrator.

All claims of district judges for travel expenses and subsistence allowances must be submitted to the Court Administrator in accordance with NRS 1.365.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 401; A 1965, 53; 1989, 328)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.167 - Payment of subsistence and expenses of travel and moving on transfer or hiring of state employee; repayment on voluntary termination of employment; regulations; claims.

1. A state agency, board or commission may pay for the travel, subsistence and expenses of moving household furnishings and appliances of an employee and the employee’s family if:
(a) The agency, board or commission transfers, for the convenience of the State, an employee with permanent status from one location to another for permanent assignment;
(b) The agency, board or commission accepts an employee who, for the convenience of the State, changes employment from another agency, board or commission; or
(c) The employee:
(1) Was hired for a permanent position, whether classified or unclassified, for which there is a critical need and which cannot otherwise be filled; and
(2) Moved from a location which was at least 50 miles from the employee’s new location.
2. If an employee who has been reimbursed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 voluntarily terminates the employment of the employee within 1 year after beginning work, the employee must repay to the State the amount of the reimbursement. The agency, board or commission may withhold from the employee’s regular pay or final payment received upon the termination of the employment of the employee, the amount of the repayment required by this subsection.
3. Maximum allowances for weight, travel and subsistence for the employee and the employee’s family must be determined by regulations of the State Board of Examiners.
4. All requests for payment pursuant to this section must be submitted to the State Board of Examiners before obligations are incurred. Upon approval by the State Board of Examiners, claims must be submitted for payment in the same manner as other claims against the state from money available to the agency, board or commission.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 509; A 1987, 402)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.169 - Payment of travel and per diem expenses of applicant for employment; claims.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a state agency, board or commission may pay for the travel and per diem expenses of the three most highly rated applicants for a permanent position with that agency, board or commission incurred while those applicants are being interviewed for that position.
2. If such an applicant must travel from another state to be interviewed, the expenses must be paid at the rate established by the State Board of Examiners for state employees traveling outside the State. If such an applicant must travel from within the State to be interviewed, the expenses must be paid at the rate established by the State Board of Examiners for state employees traveling within the State.
3. If the position is offered to one of the applicants and that applicant does not accept it, the agency, board or commission may not pay for that applicant’s expenses.
4. All requests for payment pursuant to this section must be submitted to the State Board of Examiners before obligations are incurred. Upon approval by the State Board of Examiners, claims must be submitted for payment in the same manner as other claims against the State from money available to the agency, board or commission.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 402)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 281 - General Provisions › NRS 281.172 - Application; approval by administrative head or State Controller; payment upon approval.

1. Any state officer or employee may apply for advance money for authorized per diem and travel expenses arising out of the officer’s or employee’s official duties or employment in the amounts established by the State Board of Examiners pursuant to NRS 281.160 by filing a request with the administrative head of the state office, department or agency by which the officer or employee is employed.
2. If the administrative head or the designee of the administrative head approves the request, the administrative head or designee shall process a voucher for a cash advance for travel in the approved amount in the same manner as other claims against the State are processed.
3. Unless otherwise approved by the Budget Division of the Office of Finance before the travel occurs, all cash advances for travel issued by the administrative head or designee must be charged to the budget account to which money was appropriated or authorized for expenditure for the travel.
4. If the administrative head or designee cannot process a cash advance for travel because of a temporary budget restriction, the administrative head or designee may forward a copy of the request and approval to the State Controller.
5. Upon receiving a copy of the request and approval from the administrative head or designee, the State Controller may issue a check or warrant for the cash advance for travel.
(Added to NRS by 1959, 304; A 1960, 299; 1975, 167; 1979, 104; 1989, 311; 1997, 1288; 2007, 593, 920)