NRS 439.514 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.515 and 439.516 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2005, 232)
NRS 439.515 – “Advisory Council” defined.
“Advisory Council” means the Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease. (Added to NRS by 2005, 232; A 2013, 441)
NRS 439.516 – “Program” defined.
“Program” means the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease. (Added to NRS by 2005, 232; A 2013, 441)
NRS 439.517 – Establishment; purpose.
1. Within the limits of available money, the Division shall establish the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to increase public knowledge and raise public awareness relating to wellness and chronic diseases and to educate the residents of this State about: (a) Wellness, including, without limitation, behavioral health, proper nutrition, maintaining […]
NRS 439.518 – Advisory Council: Establishment; purpose; appointment of members.
1. Within the limits of available money, the Division shall establish the Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease to advise and make recommendations to the Division concerning the Program. 2. The Administrator shall appoint to the Advisory Council the following 13 voting members: (a) The Chief Medical […]
NRS 439.519 – Advisory Council: Terms; Chair; appointment of committees and subcommittees; removal of nonlegislative members; administrative support; establishment of advisory group to study delivery of health care through patient-centered medical homes; quorum; meetings; compensation.
1. The members of the Advisory Council serve terms of 2 years. A member may be reappointed to serve not more than two additional, consecutive terms. 2. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Council shall select a Chair and a Vice Chair of the Advisory Council. 3. A majority of the voting […]
NRS 439.521 – Duties of Division.
1. To carry out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive, the Division shall, within the limits of available money, and with the advice and recommendations of the Advisory Council: (a) Periodically prepare burden reports concerning health problems and diseases, including, without limitation, a lack of physical fitness, poor nutrition, tobacco use and exposure […]
NRS 439.522 – Public hearings.
The Division may, within the limits of available money, hold public hearings at such times and places as it determines necessary to provide the general public and representatives of governmental agencies and organizations interested in the Program or issues affecting wellness and the prevention of chronic disease an opportunity to present relevant information and recommendations. […]
NRS 439.523 – Authority of Division to enter into contracts and award grants.
The Division may, within the limits of available money, enter into contracts with or award grants to public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide any services necessary to carry out or assist the Division in carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2005, 234; […]
NRS 439.525 – Gifts, grants and contributions: Accounting; use; administration.
1. The Division may apply for and accept any available gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.514 to 439.525, inclusive. 2. Any money that is accepted by the Division pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in […]