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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.0088 - State agency not to cooperate in investigation or proceeding initiated in or by another state relating to reproductive health care services that are legal in this State; exceptions; definitions.

1. Except as required by the order of a court of competent jurisdiction, a state agency shall not provide any information or expend or use time, money, facilities, property, equipment, personnel or other resources in furtherance of any investigation or proceeding initiated in or by another state that seeks to impose civil or criminal liability or professional sanction upon a person or entity for:
(a) The provision, securing or receiving of, or any inquiry concerning, reproductive health care services that are legal in this State; or
(b) Any assistance given to any person or entity that relates to the provision, securing or receiving of, or any inquiry concerning, reproductive health care services that are legal in this State.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any investigation or proceeding where the conduct that is subject to potential liability under the investigation or proceeding initiated in or by the other state would be subject to civil or criminal liability or professional sanction under the laws of the State of Nevada, if committed in this State.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a state agency or employee, appointee, officer or other person acting on behalf of a state agency may provide information or assistance in connection with such an investigation or proceeding in response to a written request by the person who is the subject of the investigation or proceeding.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Reproductive health care services" means medical, surgical, counseling or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including, without limitation, services relating to pregnancy, contraception, the termination of pregnancy or any procedure or care found by a competent medical professional to be appropriate based upon the wishes of a patient and in accordance with the laws of this State.
(b) "State agency" means an agency, bureau, board, commission, department, division, officer, employee, appointee or agent or any other unit of the Executive Department.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 407)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.010 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive:
1. "Department" means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
2. "Director" means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1977, 1117; 1989, 512; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3385; 2015, 699; 2017, 3318; 2019, 580, 3703)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.020 - Creation; responsibility for administering law.

There is hereby created the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in which is vested the administration of the provisions of NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1989, 512; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3386; 2015, 699; 2019, 580, 3703)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.040 - Director: Selection; qualifications.

1. The Director shall be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience, capacity and interest in conservation or natural resources, or both.
2. The Director shall have the demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency in the field of conservation and natural resources having diverse functional divisions with related goals.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1977, 1117)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.050 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.

1. The Director is appointed by and is responsible to the Governor and is in the unclassified service of the State.
2. The Director 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 1957, 646; A 1960, 394; 1963, 1331; 1967, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1981, 1273; 1985, 405)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.055 - Deputy Directors: Appointment; assignment of duties; classification; restrictions on other employment.

1. The Director shall appoint two Deputy Directors of the Department and shall assign each Deputy Director his or her duties.
2. Each Deputy Director is in the unclassified service of the State.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each Deputy Director 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 1977, 1116; A 1981, 1273; 1985, 405; 1995, 2310; 2011, 2475; 2015, 2002)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.060 - Director: Appointment of staff.

The Director shall appoint such technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his or her duties and the operation of the Department may require.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 646; A 1967, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1981, 1273; 1985, 405)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.075 - Charges for books, reports and periodicals distributed.

1. The Director is hereby authorized to make a nominal charge for any books, reports or periodicals compiled and distributed by the Department.
2. The money received from such charge shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State.
(Added to NRS by 1959, 193)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.080 - Attorney General is counsel for Department; designation, duties and classification of deputy attorney general.

The Attorney General is the counsel and attorney for the Department. The Attorney General shall designate one of his or her deputies to be counsel and attorney for the Department in all actions, proceedings and hearings. The deputy so designated:
1. Is the legal adviser of the Department in all matters relating to the Department and to the powers and duties of its officers.
2. Shall maintain his or her office in Carson City, Nevada, in an office provided by the Department.
3. Is in the unclassified service of the State pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 284.140.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 647; A 1967, 724, 1489; 1971, 1425; 1979, 274; 1981, 1273; 1983, 748; 2001, 1442)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.090 - Composition of Department.

1. The Department consists of the Director and the following:
(a) The Division of Water Resources.
(b) The Division of State Lands.
(c) The Division of Forestry.
(d) The Division of State Parks.
(e) The Division of Environmental Protection.
(f) The Office of Historic Preservation.
(g) The Division of Outdoor Recreation.
(h) The Division of Natural Heritage.
(i) Such other divisions as the Director may from time to time establish.
2. The State Environmental Commission, the State Conservation Commission, the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation, the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles, the Conservation Districts Program, the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council and the Board to Review Claims are within the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 647; A 1963, 828; 1973, 767, 1598, 1719; 1977, 1118, 1356; 1983, 2087; 1989, 1690; 1993, 1482; 1995, 423, 1456; 1997, 2536; 2003, 1559; 2005, 2572; 2011, 2477, 2942; 2013, 3387; 2015, 75; 2017, 3319; 2019, 580, 3703)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.100 - Division of Water Resources: Appointment of State Engineer as executive head; powers and duties.

1. The executive head of the Division of Water Resources shall be the State Engineer, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.
2. The State Engineer and the employees of the Division of Water Resources shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are conferred upon the State Engineer pursuant to title 48 of NRS and the provisions of any other laws.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 647)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.110 - Division of State Lands: Appointment of Administrator as executive head and ex officio State Land Registrar; appointment and assignment of duties of deputies, assistants and employees.

1. The executive head of the Division of State Lands shall be the Administrator, who shall be ex officio State Land Registrar.
2. The Administrator shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.
3. The Administrator, with the consent of the Director, may appoint deputies, assistants and employees and assign duties as required to carry out the functions of the Division of State Lands.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 648; A 1975, 87)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.120 - Division of Forestry: Appointment of State Forester Firewarden as executive head; powers and duties.

1. The executive head of the Division of Forestry shall be the State Forester Firewarden, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.
2. The State Forester Firewarden and the employees of the Division of Forestry shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as are conferred upon the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to chapters 472 and 528 of NRS and the provisions of any other laws.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 648)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.135 - Division of State Parks: Appointment of Administrator of Nevada State Park System; duties.

1. The Division of State Parks shall be administered by the Administrator of the Nevada State Park System, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.
2. The Administrator and the employees of the Division of State Parks shall administer the provisions of chapter 407 of NRS and any other laws relating to state parks.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 827)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.1363 - Division of Outdoor Recreation: Appointment of Administrator as executive head; duties.

1. The executive head of the Division of Outdoor Recreation shall be the Administrator of the Division of Outdoor Recreation, who shall be appointed by and be responsible to the Director.
2. The Administrator and the employees of the Division of Outdoor Recreation shall administer the provisions of NRS 407A.500 to 407A.620, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3702)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.139 - Deputies and chief assistants of chiefs of divisions: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

The chiefs of the divisions of the Department may each appoint a deputy and a chief assistant in the unclassified service of the State. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, each deputy and chief 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 1977, 1116; A 1981, 1274; 1985, 405; 1995, 2310)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.140 - Support of Department provided by legislative appropriations; claims. [Effective through June 30, 2024.] Support of Department provided by legislative appropriations; claims. [Effective July 1, 2024.]

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232.159 and 232.161, money to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive, and to support the Department and its various divisions and other units must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State General Fund.
2. All money so appropriated must be paid out on claims approved by the Director in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 648; A 1977, 1119; 1989, 513; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3387; 2015, 699; 2019, 3703; 2023, 2763, effective July 1, 2024)
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232.161, money to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.010 to 232.162, inclusive, and to support the Department and its various divisions and other units must be provided by direct legislative appropriation from the State General Fund.
2. All money so appropriated must be paid out on claims approved by the Director in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 648; A 1977, 1119; 1989, 513; 1993, 1482; 2013, 3387; 2015, 699; 2019, 3703; 2023, 2763, effective July 1, 2024)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.150 - Delineation of areas subject to flooding; information to be furnished to planning agencies; cooperation of Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services.

1. Areas subjected to damage from floods must be delineated by the Department in cooperation with districts for the control of floods. The information must be furnished upon request to local, regional and state planning agencies.
2. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall cooperate with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the accomplishment of the purposes of this section, but this section does not limit the powers and duties of the Division.
(Added to NRS by 1961, 669; A 1963, 898; 1973, 1406; 1987, 706)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.1585 - Off-Highway Vehicles Program: Creation; administration; technical advisory committee; report; budget; regulations.

1. The Off-Highway Vehicles Program is hereby created in the Department. The Director shall administer the Program. The Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles created by NRS 490.067 shall provide direction to the Program pursuant to its authority and duties provided in NRS 490.068 and 490.069.
2. In administering the Program, the Director shall, within the limits of authorized expenditures:
(a) Administer the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles created by NRS 490.069; and
(b) Provide staff to the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for the purposes of:
(1) Providing assistance, support and technical advice to the Commission; and
(2) Assisting in the coordination of the activities and duties of the Commission.
3. The Director may form a technical advisory committee as needed to provide input to the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles regarding the completeness and merit of applications received by the Commission for a grant from the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles.
4. The Director shall prepare, for each regular session of the Legislature, a comprehensive report that includes, without limitation:
(a) The general activities of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles;
(b) The fiscal activities of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles; and
(c) A summary of any grants awarded by the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles.
Upon completion of the report, the Director shall submit the report to the Chair of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles for review pursuant to NRS 490.068.
5. The Director shall include in his or her budget the money necessary, within the limits of legislative authorizations for the Account for Off-Highway Vehicles, for:
(a) The operating expenses of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles;
(b) The administrative expenses of the Program to carry out the provisions of this section; and
(c) A reserve amount as approved by the Legislature.
6. The Director may adopt regulations for the operation of the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles and the Program.
7. As used in this section:
(a) "Administrative expenses" includes, without limitation, hiring any staff necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(b) "Operating expenses" includes, without limitation, any costs of contracting with a third party to provide education and information to the members of the public relating to the provisions of chapter 490 of NRS governing the lawful use and registration of off-highway vehicles.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3317)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.159 - Account for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Stewart Indian School: Creation; powers and duties of Director; limitations on use of money in Account; advisory committee; authorization of sale of certain land. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]

1. The Account for the Protection and Rehabilitation of the Stewart Indian School is hereby created in the State General Fund. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. The money in the Account does not revert to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
2. In addition to any money deposited into the Account from the sale of real property pursuant to subsection 5, the Director may apply for and accept any available grants and may accept any bequests, devises, donations or gifts from any public or private source for the purpose of funding the Account.
3. The Director may expend the money in the Account only for the purposes of repairing and maintaining the historic state buildings and grounds of the Stewart Indian School.
4. The Director shall, before expending any money pursuant to subsection 3, consult with an advisory committee that provides a prioritized list of projects that may be funded from the Account. The advisory committee consists of:
(a) The Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the Department;
(b) The Administrator of the Office of Historic Preservation of the Department;
(c) The Administrator of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration; and
(d) The Executive Director of the Nevada Indian Commission.
5. The Administrator of the Division of State Lands of the Department may make a direct sale of two parcels of land of approximately 100 acres located within Carson City, and generally described as follows:
(a) The northeast quarter (NE 1/4) of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 33, Township 15 N., Range 19 E., M.D.B. & M.
(b) The southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of the southeast quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 33 and the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 34, Township 15 N., Range 19 E., M.D.B. & M.
Money received from the sale, less any costs related to the sale, must be deposited in the Account.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 699, 700; R 2023, 2774, effective July 1, 2024)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.161 - Account to Restore the Sagebrush Ecosystem: Creation; powers and duties of Director; limitations on use of money in Account; claims.

1. The Account to Restore the Sagebrush Ecosystem is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Director shall administer the Account in a manner consistent with policies and priorities established by the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council created by NRS 232.162.
2. The Director may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money. Any money so received must be deposited in the Account.
3. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Money that remains in the Account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
4. The money in the Account may only be used:
(a) To establish and carry out programs to preserve, restore and enhance sagebrush ecosystems pursuant to NRS 321.592 and 321.594 and is hereby authorized for expenditure as a continuing appropriation for this purpose.
(b) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.
5. Claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 3383; A 2020, 31st Special Session, 88)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.212 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.212 to 232.2198, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:
1. "Department" means the Department of Administration.
2. "Director" means the Director of the Department.
3. "Public body" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241.015.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1450; A 1993, 1483; 2011, 1735; 2013, 62, 1888)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.213 - Creation; composition.

1. The Department of Administration is hereby created.
2. The Department consists of a Director and the following:
(a) Risk Management Division.
(b) Hearings Division, which consists of hearing officers, compensation officers and appeals officers.
(c) State Public Works Division.
(d) Purchasing Division.
(e) Administrative Services Division.
(f) Division of Human Resource Management.
(g) Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records.
(h) Fleet Services Division.
(i) Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program.
(j) Mail Services Division.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1451; A 1979, 626, 1065; 1981, 1673, 1682; 1989, 262; 1993, 1483; 1997, 16; 1999, 2885; 2005, 1083; 2011, 1735, 2942; 2013, 206; 2015, 22, 1922; 2017, 1595; 2021, 2758, 3706; 2023, 3549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.214 - 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 1973, 1451; A 1981, 1274; 1985, 406)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.215 - Director: Appointments; other powers and duties.

The Director:
1. Shall appoint an Administrator of the:
(a) Risk Management Division;
(b) State Public Works Division;
(c) Purchasing Division;
(d) Administrative Services Division;
(e) Division of Human Resource Management;
(f) Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records;
(g) Fleet Services Division; and
(h) Mail Services Division.
2. Shall, with the concurrence of the Governor and the Committee to Administer the Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program, appoint the Executive Officer of the Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program.
3. Shall serve as Chief of the Hearings Division and shall appoint the hearing officers and compensation officers. The Director may designate one of the appeals officers in the Division to supervise the administrative, technical and procedural activities of the Division.
4. Is responsible for the administration, through the divisions of the Department, of the provisions of chapters 233F, 242 and 284 of NRS, NRS 287.250 to 287.370, inclusive, and chapters 331, 333, 336, 338, 341 and 378 of NRS and all other provisions of law relating to the functions of the divisions of the Department.
5. Is responsible for the administration of the laws of this State relating to the negotiation and procurement of medical services and other benefits for state agencies.
6. Has such other powers and duties as are provided by law.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1451; A 1979, 626, 1065; 1981, 1682; 1987, 1486; 1989, 262, 394; 1993, 774, 1484, 2444; 1995, 579; 1997, 17; 1999, 2885; 2001, 1919; 2005, 1083; 2011, 1736, 2943; 2013, 207; 2015, 23, 1922; 2017, 1595; 2021, 2759, 3706; 2023, 3550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2165 - Classification of administrators of divisions and Executive Officer of the Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program.

1. The Administrator of:
(a) The State Public Works Division;
(b) The Purchasing Division;
(c) The Administrative Services Division;
(d) The Division of Human Resource Management;
(e) The Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records;
(f) The Fleet Services Division; and
(g) The Mail Services Division,
of the Department serves at the pleasure of the Director and is in the unclassified service of the State.
2. The Executive Officer of the Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program appointed pursuant to NRS 232.215 is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Director, except that he or she may be removed by a majority vote of the Committee to Administer the Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 1033; A 1967, 1490; 1971, 1426; 1973, 1452; 1983, 1347; 1985, 406; 1993, 1483; 1997, 17; 1999, 2886; 2005, 1084; 2011, 1736, 2943; 2013, 207; 2015, 1923; 2017, 1596; 2021, 2759, 3706; 2023, 3550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.217 - Deputies and chief assistants of certain administrators of divisions: Appointment; classification; restrictions on other employment.

Unless federal law or regulation otherwise requires, the Administrator of the:
1. State Public Works Division;
2. Purchasing Division;
3. Division of Human Resource Management;
4. Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records; and
5. Fleet Services Division,
may appoint a Deputy and a Chief Assistant in the unclassified service of the State, who shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1451; A 1981, 1274; 1993, 1484; 1995, 2310; 1997, 17; 1999, 2886; 2005, 1084; 2011, 2943; 2013, 208; 2015, 1923; 2023, 3550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2175 - Posting of notices of meetings by public bodies on State’s website: Requirements; duties of Department; regulations.

1. The Department shall establish and maintain a location on the official website of the State for the posting of notices by public bodies as required pursuant to NRS 241.020. The location must be identified on the official website of the State in a clear and conspicuous manner.
2. The location established pursuant to subsection 1 must include a place for the posting of electronic links to the Internet website or any electronic mail addresses, if available, of each public body which has posted a notice pursuant to NRS 241.020, from which a person may request the information and supporting materials that a public body must provide to a requester pursuant to NRS 241.020.
3. The Department shall provide for:
(a) The transmission to the Department by public bodies of:
(1) Notices required pursuant to NRS 241.020; and
(2) The Internet website or any electronic mail addresses, if available, of a public body that has submitted a notice for posting on the official website of the State.
(b) The timely and efficient posting of such notices and electronic links to addresses on the official website of Nevada.
4. The Department may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 1887)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.219 - Department of Administration’s Operating Fund for Administrative Services: Creation; deposits; payments.

1. The Department of Administration’s Operating Fund for Administrative Services is hereby created as an internal service fund.
2. The operating budget of each of the following entities must include an amount representing that entity’s share of the operating costs of the central accounting function of the Department:
(a) State Public Works Division;
(b) Purchasing Division;
(c) Hearings Division;
(d) Risk Management Division;
(e) Division of Human Resource Management;
(f) Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records;
(g) Fleet Services Division;
(h) Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program; and
(i) Mail Services Division.
3. All money received for the central accounting services of the Department must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Operating Fund.
4. All expenses of the central accounting function of the Department must be paid from the Fund as other claims against the State are paid.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 99; A 1981, 254; 1993, 1483; 1995, 928; 1997, 18; 1999, 2886; 2005, 1084; 2011, 2944; 2013, 208; 2015, 1923; 2017, 1596; 2021, 2760; 2023, 3551)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2195 - Duties of Administrative Services Division.

The Administrative Services Division shall:
1. Furnish fiscal and accounting services to:
(a) The Director and to each division of the Department; and
(b) The Office of Finance.
2. Advise and assist:
(a) The Director and each division of the Department in carrying out their functions and responsibilities; and
(b) The Office of Finance in carrying out its functions and responsibilities.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1482; A 2015, 1924)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2196 - Department of Administration’s Communications Fund: Creation; nature; claims.

1. The Department of Administration’s Communications Fund is hereby created as an internal service fund. The Fund is a continuing fund, and its money may not revert to the State General Fund at any time.
2. Claims against the Fund which are approved by the Administrator of the Mail Services Division must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
3. Claims must be made in accordance with budget and quarterly work allotments and subject to postaudit examination and approval.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2975; A 2021, 2760)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 378.143)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2197 - Department of Administration’s Communications Fund: Revenue.

1. All revenue resulting from:
(a) Postage sold to state officers, departments and agencies and local governments and other governmental entities; and
(b) Charges for proportionate costs of mail service operation,
must be deposited in the State Treasury for credit to the Communications Fund created by NRS 232.2196.
2. The formula for spreading costs of operation must be adjusted from time to time to preserve the Fund at not less than its initial level.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2975; A 2017, 1170)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 378.146)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.2198 - Central Mailing Room: Establishment; use; duties of staff.

1. The Mail Services Division shall establish and conduct a Central Mailing Room for all state officers, departments and agencies located at Carson City, Nevada.
2. Any state officer, department or agency or local government or other governmental entity may use the Central Mailing Room facilities if the state officer, department or agency or local government or governmental entity pays the cost of such use as determined by the Mail Services Division.
3. The staff of the Central Mailing Room shall deliver incoming mail and pick up and process outgoing mail, except outgoing parcel post from the Legal Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, other than interoffice mail, of all state officers, departments and agencies and local governments using the Central Mailing Room facilities.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 2976; A 2017, 1170; 2021, 2760)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 378.149)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.290 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 232.290 to 232.4983, inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise:
1. "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services.
2. "Director" means the Director of the Department.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 887; A 1967, 826; 1973, 1386, 1622; 1985, 1649, 2276; 1987, 1438; 1991, 2119; 1997, 2526, 2605; 1999, 2242; 2005, 129, 473, 2436; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 50; 2011, 2537; 2015, 191; 2017, 1731, 3192; 2019, 591, 691)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.300 - Creation; divisions; responsibility for administering law.

1. The Department of Health and Human Services is hereby created.
2. The Department consists of a Director and the following divisions:
(a) Aging and Disability Services Division.
(b) Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
(c) Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
(d) Division of Child and Family Services.
(e) Division of Health Care Financing and Policy.
3. The Department is the sole agency responsible for administering the provisions of law relating to its respective divisions.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 888; A 1965, 369, 770; 1967, 826; 1969, 915; 1971, 373; 1973, 1386, 1623, 1691; 1979, 876; 1985, 1366; 1991, 2109, 2119; 1993, 598, 599, 1487; 1997, 2605; 1999, 110, 2242, 2244; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 50; 2009, 2366; 2013, 2993)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.310 - 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.
4. Must have broad, responsible experience in the field of administration or possess broad management skills or working knowledge of the field of social services administration.
5. Must be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience and aptitude for coordinating related functions of public health, welfare and social service agencies. The Director’s knowledge and abilities should include the following:
(a) A comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles, and a working knowledge of principles of public finance and the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to public agencies.
(b) Administrative ability to assess the operating efficiency of component agencies and to delegate authority and duties to responsible division and agency heads.
(c) Ability to organize and clearly present oral and written findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature and other officials and agencies.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 888; A 1965, 703; 1967, 1491; 1971, 1428; 1973, 1623; 1981, 1276; 1985, 407)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.340 - Administrators of divisions: Classification; duties; restrictions on other employment.

The administrator of each division of the Department:
1. Is in the unclassified service of the State unless federal law or regulation requires otherwise.
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.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 889; A 1965, 706; 1967, 1492; 1971, 1428; 1973, 1625; 1979, 877; 1981, 1276; 1985, 408; 1995, 2311; 1997, 2607; 1999, 2242)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.350 - Deputies and chief assistants of administrators of divisions.

Unless federal law or regulation requires otherwise:
1. The administrators of the divisions of the Department, except as otherwise provided in subsections 2, 3 and 4, may each appoint, with the consent of the Director, a deputy and a chief assistant in the unclassified service of the State.
2. The Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department shall appoint, with the consent of the Director, four deputies in the unclassified service of the State, one of whom is the Deputy Administrator for Youth Corrections who is responsible only for correctional services for youths for which the Division is responsible, including, without limitation, juvenile correctional institutions, parole of juveniles, administration of juvenile justice and programs for juvenile justice.
3. The Administrator of the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy of the Department may appoint, with the consent of the Director, two deputies in the unclassified service of the State.
4. The Administrator of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health shall appoint, with the consent of the Director, four deputies in the unclassified service of the State, one of whom must have expertise or experience in mental health services.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 889; A 1967, 1492; 1971, 1429; 1973, 1625; 1979, 878; 1981, 1276; 1985, 408; 1991, 2120; 1995, 2343; 1997, 2607; 1999, 2242, 2851; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 51; 2013, 2994)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.353 - Adoption of state plans required by Federal Government.

1. In addition to the adoption of any state plan required pursuant to NRS 422.063 or 422A.260 and except as otherwise provided in NRS 427A.040, 432.0155, 432.0305, 432A.090, 439.150, 439A.081, 442.140, 442.190 and 458.025, the Director or the Director’s designee shall adopt each state plan required by the Federal Government, either directly or as a condition to the receipt of federal money, for the administration of any program for which the Department or any of the appropriate divisions of the Department is responsible. Such a plan must set forth, regarding the particular program to which the plan applies:
(a) The requirements for eligibility;
(b) The nature and amounts of grants and other assistance which may be provided;
(c) The conditions imposed; and
(d) Such other provisions relating to the development and administration of the program as the Director or the Director’s designee deems necessary.
2. In developing and revising such a plan, the Director or the Director’s designee shall consider, without limitation:
(a) The amount of money available from the Federal Government;
(b) The conditions attached to the acceptance of that money; and
(c) The limitations of legislative appropriations and authorizations,
for the particular program to which the plan applies.
3. If a condition to the receipt of federal money is that the program for which the money is received must apply statewide and except as otherwise required by federal law or regulation, the Director may adopt regulations establishing formulas for the:
(a) Distribution of the federal money; and
(b) Assessment of any penalties or other sanctions imposed on the program.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 129)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.3532 - Development of plan of behavioral health needs in emergency or disaster; annual report.

1. The Department shall develop a written plan to address behavioral health needs in an emergency or disaster. Such a plan must, without limitation:
(a) Prescribe a process for assessing the need for behavioral health resources during or after an emergency or disaster based on the estimated impact of the emergency or disaster and the estimated depletion of resources during the emergency or disaster;
(b) Ensure continuity of services for existing patients with a mental illness, developmental disability or intellectual disability during an emergency or disaster;
(c) Prescribe strategies to deploy triage and psychological first-aid services during an emergency or disaster;
(d) Identify opportunities for the rendering of mutual aid during an emergency or disaster;
(e) Prescribe procedures to address the behavioral health needs of first responders during and after an emergency or disaster; and
(f) Prescribe measures to aid the recovery of the behavioral health system after an emergency or disaster.
2. On or before December 31 of each year, the Department shall:
(a) Review the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and revise the plan as necessary; and
(b) Transmit the plan to the Chief of the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military.
3. 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.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 591; A 2021, 2088)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.355 - Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund: Creation; accounts; deposit of money received by divisions; 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 divisions of the Department are authorized to accept must be accounted for in the Department of Health and Human Services’ 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 divisions 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 this is deemed by the head of the facility or agency responsible for the gift to be in the best interest of the facility or agency. The sale price must not be less than 90 percent of the value determined by a qualified appraiser appointed by the head of the facility or agency. All money received from the sale must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the appropriate gift account in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Gift Fund. The money may be spent only for the purposes of the facility or agency named in the title of the account. The property may not be sold or exchanged if to do so would violate the terms of the gift.
(Added to NRS by 1981, 76; A 1997, 123; 1999, 9; 2001, 2749; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 51)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.357 - Limitations on sharing confidential information by divisions.

The divisions of the Department, in the performance of their official duties, may share information in their possession amongst themselves which is otherwise declared confidential by statute, if the confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained under the terms and conditions required by law. The divisions of the Department may share confidential information with agencies of local governments which are responsible for the collection of debts or obligations or for aiding the Department in its official duties if the confidentiality of the information is otherwise maintained under the terms and conditions required by law.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 1438; A 1989, 1952; 1995, 1576)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.358 - Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Establishment of educational program regarding prevention of domestic violence and medical, mental health and social services available to victims of domestic violence.

1. The Director may authorize the Administrator of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to establish an educational program regarding the prevention of domestic violence and any medical, mental health or social services available to victims of domestic violence, within the limitations of available funding.
2. The Department may apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations from any source for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this section.
3. As used in this section, "domestic violence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 33.018.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 191)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.3601 - "Success contract" defined.

As used in this section and NRS 232.3602 and 232.3603, unless the context otherwise requires, "success contract" means a contract between the Director and a person or local government that provides for the person or local government to:
1. Provide or arrange for the provision of services;
2. Finance the cost of those services by soliciting investments; and
3. Receive payment upon the achievement of specified objectives.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3191)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.3602 - Authority to enter; required provisions; procedure for award; reports.

1. The Director may enter into a success contract with a person or local government to accomplish any purpose within the jurisdiction of the Department or any of its divisions. Each success contract must include:
(a) A requirement that payment be conditioned on achieving specific outcomes based on defined performance targets;
(b) An objective process by which an independent evaluator will determine whether the performance targets have been met;
(c) A description of the services to be provided under the contract and the persons who will provide those services;
(d) A schedule that prescribes the dates by which each performance target must be achieved, the date by which each payment must be made and the amount of each payment;
(e) A description of the investments that the person or local government will solicit to raise the money necessary to finance the cost of services and a provision prohibiting investors from earning a return on investment that exceeds 10 percent per year;
(f) Procedures by which either party may terminate the contract early and a transition plan to prevent or mitigate any adverse impact resulting from early termination; and
(g) A prohibition on any investor having input concerning the manner in which services are provided pursuant to the contract after the contract becomes effective.
2. A success contract must be awarded through a competitive bidding process conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 333 of NRS. The Director may issue a request for proposals on his or her own volition or after receiving input from any person or entity. Each request for proposals must describe the services to be provided pursuant to the contract, the desired outcomes and the proposed duration of the contract.
3. Before entering into a success contract, the Director must:
(a) Determine that entering into the contract will improve the services provided pursuant to the contract and reduce the costs of the Department for providing the services;
(b) Determine that the success contract will not create a conflict of interest for any employee or independent contractor of the Department or any other person or entity; and
(c) Consult with any other state agency that may be affected by the contract.
4. For each success contract entered into pursuant to this section, the Department shall publish on its Internet website a report that sets forth the rationale for entering into the contract and the basis for that rationale.
5. On or before October 1 of each even numbered year, the Director shall submit to the director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislature a report concerning each success contract in effect at any point during the 2 immediately preceding fiscal years. The report must include the outcomes of each such contract, including the estimated costs saved by the State because of the contract.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3191)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 232 - State Departments › NRS 232.3603 - Success Contract Account: Creation; administration; interest and income; nonreversion; deposit of gifts, grants and donations; use.

1. The Success Contract Account is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Account must be administered by the Director.
2. The interest and income earned on:
(a) The money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges; and
(b) Unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund,
must be credited to the Account.
3. Any money in the Account and any unexpended appropriations made to the Account from the State General Fund remaining at the end of a fiscal year do not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
4. The Department may apply for and accept gifts, grants and donations of money from any source for deposit in the Account.
5. The money in the Account must only be used to:
(a) Provide payments due pursuant to success contracts awarded in accordance with the provisions of NRS 232.3602; and
(b) Administer the provisions of NRS 232.3601, 232.3602 and 232.3603.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3192)