As used in NRS 225.200 to 225.270, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 225.210 and 225.220 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2258; A 2013, 55)
“Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy created by NRS 225.240. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2258)
“Participatory democracy” means the participation of residents of this State in the development of public policy and in the improvement of the operation of government at all levels. (Added to NRS by 2003, 2258)
1. The Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy is hereby created within the Office of the Secretary of State. 2. The Advisory Committee consists of not more than 10 members including: (a) The Secretary of State or his or her designee; and (b) Not more than nine other members appointed by the Secretary of State. 3. […]
1. The Advisory Committee shall: (a) Assist the Secretary of State in identifying and proposing programs that support participatory democracy and solutions to any problem concerning the level of participatory democracy, including, without limitation, proposing methods to involve the news media in the process of addressing and proposing solutions to such a problem; (b) Make […]
1. The Advisory Committee shall meet at least one time, but shall not meet more than four times, in a calendar year. A special meeting of the Advisory Committee may be called by the Secretary of State and the Chair of the Advisory Committee at such additional times as they deem necessary. 2. The Chair […]
1. The Secretary of State may apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations for the support of the Advisory Committee and its activities pursuant to NRS 225.200 to 225.270, inclusive. 2. Any money received pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Special Account for the Support of the […]
