NRS 439.508 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 439.508 to 439.5085, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.5081 and 439.5082 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)

NRS 439.5081 – “State plan” defined.

“State plan” means the state plan to address Alzheimer’s disease developed pursuant to NRS 439.5085. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)

NRS 439.5082 – “Task Force” defined.

“Task Force” means the Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease created by NRS 439.5083. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2254; A 2017, 17)

NRS 439.5083 – Creation; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; members serve without compensation except per diem; alternates.

1. The Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services. 2. The Director shall appoint to the Task Force the following eight voting members: (a) A representative from an association that provides services to persons with Alzheimer’s disease; (b) A medical professional with expertise in cognitive disorders; […]

NRS 439.5084 – Chair and Vice Chair; meetings; quorum; members appointed by Director serve at pleasure of Director.

1. The members of the Task Force shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair by a majority vote. After the initial election, the Chair and Vice Chair serve for a term of 1 year beginning on July 1 of each year. If the position of Chair or Vice Chair becomes vacant, the members of […]

NRS 439.5085 – Duties; submission of annual report to Governor and Legislature; support and assistance of Department; gifts, grants and donations.

1. The Task Force shall: (a) Develop a state plan to address Alzheimer’s disease; (b) Monitor the progress in carrying out the state plan; (c) Review and revise the state plan as necessary; (d) Develop and prioritize the actions necessary to carry out the state plan; (e) Research and review any other issues that are […]