As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 233F.015 to 233F.065, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1115; A 1985, 689; 1989, 1683; 1993, 1496; 2011, 2945)
“Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2945)
“Agency” means an officer, board, commission, council, department, division, bureau or any other unit of government except the political subdivisions of this State. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1115)
“Board” means the Information Technology Advisory Board. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1115; A 1993, 1496)
“Communication” means any transmission, emission or reception of signs, signals, writings, images or sounds which convey intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1115)
“Communications Group” means the Communications Group of the Communication and Computing Unit of the Division. (Added to NRS by 1993, 1496; A 1997, 3085; 2011, 2945; 2013, 3825)
“Department” means the Department of Administration. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1682; A 1993, 1498; 1997, 3085; 2011, 2945)
“Division” means the Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services of the Department. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2945)
“State communications system” means microwave equipment and associated facilities controlled by the Division and leased or used by state agencies, except the state telecommunications system. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1116; A 1979, 574; 1983, 520; 1989, 1684; 1997, 3085)
“Telecommunications Group” means the Telecommunications Group of the Communication and Computing Unit of the Division. (Added to NRS by 1993, 1496; A 1997, 3085; 2011, 2945; 2013, 3825)
The Legislature finds and declares that a state communications system is vital to the security and welfare of the State during times of emergency and in the conduct of its regular business, and that economies may be realized by joint use of the system by all state agencies. It is the purpose of the Legislature […]
1. The Administrator may, upon receiving a request for a microwave channel or channels from an agency, approve or disapprove that request. If the request is approved, the Division shall assign a channel or channels to the agency at a cost which reflects the actual share of costs incurred for services provided to the agency, […]
The Administrator shall designate at least one microwave channel of the state communications system for use by the fire services. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1589; A 1997, 3086; 2011, 2946)
The Division shall not take over the communications system of a state agency unless it does so pursuant to an agreement with the agency. (Added to NRS by 1985, 689; A 1997, 3086)
If a state agency other than the Communications Group adds equipment which extends the state communications system to another location, the extension, if approved by the Administrator, becomes part of the state communications system. An approved extension of the system is subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to the system. (Added to NRS […]
1. If the Administrator considers a proposal to add a service to the state communications system which could be provided by a private company, the Administrator shall: (a) Upon the request of a private company which is able to provide the service, provide notice of the proposal and a copy of the related specifications; (b) […]
All state agencies shall provide the Administrator with any information which the Administrator requests for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this chapter except where the disclosure of such information is expressly prohibited by law, and otherwise cooperate and assist to the maximum extent possible in the development and joint use of the state […]
1. The Division may be substituted as the contracting party for a state agency in existing agreements entered into by the agency respecting shared facilities for communications. If substituted, the Division succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the substituted agency created by the agreement. 2. The Division may collect and receive fees due […]
In the event of any emergency, the Governor may direct the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military to assume control over all or part of the state communications system. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1119; A 1983, 176; 1993, 1498; 2001, 2591; 2021, 2089)
The Board shall provide advice to the Telecommunications Group on the use of telecommunications by the State Government, including: 1. The development of policies, standards, plans and designs; 2. The procurement of systems, facilities and services; 3. The integration of telecommunications systems with other state and local governmental systems; and 4. New technology that may […]
