Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233I.010
“Commission” defined
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “Commission” means the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 233I — Nevada Commission for Women
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Provisions
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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, i…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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 than…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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 by…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233I.060
Powers and duties
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 may: (a) Collect and disseminate information on activities, programs and…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233I.080
Department of Administration to provide staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants
1. The Director of the Department of Administration shall provide staff assistance to 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 time to time, within the limi…
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 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 duti…