As used in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Colorado River” means the Colorado River and all of the tributaries of the river. 2. “Commission” means the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. 3. “Commissioner” means a commissioner of the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. 4. “Executive Director” means the Executive […]
The Colorado River Commission of Nevada, consisting of seven members, is hereby created. Four members must be appointed by the Governor. Three members must be appointed by the Board of Directors of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. The Governor shall designate one of his or her appointees to serve as Chair of the Commission. [Part […]
1. The members appointed by the Governor must be residents of this state. The members appointed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority must be persons who serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. When a person so appointed ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, the remaining members of the […]
The appointing authority may at any time remove any commissioner for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [3:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.03]—(NRS A 1977, 1237; 1993, 1108)
1. While engaged in official business of the Commission, each commissioner appointed by the Governor is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Commission. 2. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member and employee of the Commission is entitled to receive the per […]
At the first meeting of the Commission in each calendar year, the Commission shall select the Vice Chair for the ensuing calendar year. The Executive Director shall provide necessary secretarial service for the Commission. [Part 1:71:1935; 1931 NCL § 1443.01] + [Part 5:71:1935; A 1951, 235]—(NRS A 1963, 982; 1965, 404; 1967, 680, 986, 1502; […]
The principal place of business of the Commission must be in Clark County, as particularly determined by the Executive Director. [Part 6:71:1935; A 1951, 235]—(NRS A 1973, 1605; 1981, 1437; 2001, 2441)
1. The commissioners shall meet at such times and in such places as are designated by the Chair, but a majority of the commissioners may call a meeting of the Commission at any time and place designated by them in a written notice thereof given all commissioners as provided in this subsection. Except in cases […]
1. The Commission shall appoint an Executive Director. 2. The Executive Director: (a) Is in the unclassified service of the State; (b) Serves at the pleasure of the Commission; and (c) Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation […]
The Executive Director: 1. Is responsible for administering and carrying out the policies of the Commission. 2. Shall direct and supervise all the technical and administrative activities of the Commission. 3. Shall report to the Commission all relevant and important matters concerning the administration of the office. The Executive Director is subject to the supervision […]
1. The Executive Director shall appoint a Deputy Executive Director and shall designate the duties of the Deputy Executive Director. 2. The Deputy Executive Director of the Commission: (a) Is in the unclassified service of the State; and (b) Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office and […]
The Executive Director shall, within the limits of available money, employ such assistants and employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions and duties of the Executive Director. The assistants and employees have such duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Director. [Part 9:71:1935; A 1951, 235]—(NRS A 1967, 986; 1973, 1605; […]
The Attorney General is the attorney for the Commission. The Attorney General shall designate one or more deputy attorney generals to conduct actions, proceedings and hearings for the Commission. A deputy so designated shall: 1. Advise the Commission on all matters relating to the Commission. 2. Maintain an office in Clark County, Nevada. [Part 9:71:1935; […]
The Commission shall: 1. Collect and arrange all data and information connected with the Colorado River which may affect or be of interest to this state. 2. Represent and act for the State of Nevada in the negotiation and execution of contracts, leases or agreements for the use, exchange, purchase or transmission of power from […]
1. The Commission may: (a) Acquire and perfect any interest in supplemental water. (b) Develop, store, transport, transfer, exchange, use and treat supplemental water. (c) Acquire an interest in, finance, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain, repair and dispose of any facility for water or power, including, without limitation, a facility for the storage or conveyance of […]
1. The Commission shall receive, protect and safeguard and hold in trust for the State of Nevada all water and water rights, and all other rights, interests or benefits in and to the waters described in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive, and to the power generated thereon, held by or which may accrue to the […]
1. The Commission shall hold and administer all rights and benefits pertaining to the distribution of the power and water mentioned in NRS 538.041 to 538.251, inclusive, for the State of Nevada and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 538.186, may enter into contracts relating to that power and water, including the transmission and other […]
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Commission or any other public entity created by or pursuant to the laws of this state may enter into: (a) An agreement to acquire any interest in supplemental water or to forbear the use of that supplemental water; or (b) An agreement ancillary to an agreement […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in the covenants of bonds issued by the State of Nevada and as provided in subsection 2, all revenues derived from the sale, lease or use of water or power which become due to the State of Nevada pursuant to any lease, contract or sale, or otherwise, of water or […]
The interest and income earned on any money in a special revenue fund, fund for the construction of capital projects, trust fund, enterprise fund or agency fund for which the Commission is responsible, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the respective fund. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1588)
