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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. The purpose of the Commission shall be to study matters affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of American Indians residing in Nevada, including, but not limited to, matters and problems relating to Indian affairs and to federal and state control, responsibility, policy and operations affecting such Indians.
2. The Commission shall:
(a) Recommend to the Executive Director necessary or appropriate action, policy and legislation or revision of legislation and administrative agency regulations pertaining to American Indians residing in Nevada;
(b) Provide recommendations and advice to the Executive Director concerning the administration of the Department and on any other matter affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of American Indians residing in Nevada;
(c) Provide direction to the Executive Director concerning any reports prepared by the Department and review drafts of such reports;
(d) Receive reports from the Executive Director and provide direction to the Executive Director concerning measures taken by the Department to ensure that any such measures taken relating to the duties of the Commission are effective; and
(e) Make and report from time to time the findings and recommendations of the Commission to the Department and to the public at least biennially.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 18. State Executive Department § 233A.1009. Nevada Indian Commission: Purpose; recommendations and reports - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-18-state-executive-department/nv-rev-st-233a-1009/
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