NRS 233I.010 – “Commission” defined.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “Commission” means the Nevada Commission for Women. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1910; A 1995, 1921)
NRS 233I.020 – Legislative declaration; creation; membership; designation of Chair and Vice Chair; terms and reappointment of officers.
1. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the creation of the Nevada Commission for Women is necessary to advance women toward full equality in all areas. 2. The Nevada Commission for Women, consisting of 10 members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. 3. The members appointed to the Commission must, insofar as practicable, […]
NRS 233I.030 – Members: Terms of office; reappointment; vacancies.
Except for the initial members, the term of office of each member of the Commission is 3 years and commences on July 1 of the year of appointment. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed. Members are eligible for reappointment, except that no member may serve for any part of more […]
NRS 233I.040 – Members: Reimbursement for certain expenses.
Members of the Commission receive no compensation for their services, but are entitled to be reimbursed for all travel and other expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties, within the limits of money available from gifts, grants, contributions and other money received pursuant to NRS 233I.090. (Added to NRS […]
NRS 233I.050 – Meetings; quorum.
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than quarterly. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken […]
NRS 233I.060 – Powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
1. The Commission shall study the changing and developing roles of women in society, including, without limitation, the recognition of socioeconomic factors that influence the status of women, and recommend proposed legislation. 2. The Commission shall assist the Secretary of State in developing the survey of businesses in this State described in NRS 75A.410. 3. […]
NRS 233I.070 – Appointment of committees.
The Chair of the Commission may, with the approval of the Commission, appoint committees from its members to assist in carrying out any of the functions or duties of the Commission. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; A 1995, 1921)
NRS 233I.080 – Department of Administration to provide staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Department of Administration to provide staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
1. The Director of the Department of Administration shall provide staff assistance to the Commission in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Commission, as the Governor deems appropriate. 2. The Commission may engage the services of: (a) Volunteer workers; and (b) Consultants on specific projects pursuant to NRS 333.700 as is necessary from […]
NRS 233I.090 – Gifts, grants and contributions.
The Commission may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from the Federal Government, private agencies, affiliated associations and other persons for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and for defraying expenses incurred by the Commission in the discharge of its duties. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1911; […]