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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 20. Counties and Townships: Formation, Government and Officers § 252.170. Attendance at certain meetings of board of county commissioners; duties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The district attorney shall, when not in attendance at the sittings of the district court as criminal prosecutor, attend the meetings of the board of county commissioners. When attending meetings of the board of county commissioners relating to the auditing of accounts and claims brought against the county, the district attorney shall oppose such accounts or claims as the district attorney deems appropriate.

2. Additional duties of the district attorney include, without limitation:

(a) Reviewing all contracts under consideration by the board of county commissioners;

(b) Drafting ordinances and amendments thereto;

(c) Providing advice relating to the interpretation or application of county ordinances;

(d) Providing advice relating to the impact of federal or state law on the county;

(e) Drawing all legal papers on behalf of the board of county commissioners; and

(f) At all times, giving his or her advice, including written legal opinions, when required, to the members of the board of county commissioners upon matters relating to their duties.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 20. Counties and Townships: Formation, Government and Officers § 252.170. Attendance at certain meetings of board of county commissioners; duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-20-counties-and-townships-formation-government-and-officers/nv-rev-st-252-170/

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