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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. “Public officer” means a person who is:
(a) Elected or appointed to a position which:
(1) Is established by the Constitution of the State of Nevada, a statute of this State or a charter or ordinance of any county, city or other political subdivision; and
(2) Involves the exercise of a public power, trust or duty; or
(b) Designated as a public officer for the purposes of this chapter pursuant to NRS 281A.182.
2. As used in this section, “the exercise of a public power, trust or duty” means:
(a) Actions taken in an official capacity which involve a substantial and material exercise of administrative discretion in the formulation of public policy;
(b) The expenditure of public money; and
(c) The administration of laws and rules of the State or any county, city or other political subdivision.
3. “Public officer” does not include:
(a) Any justice, judge or other officer of the court system;
(b) Any member of a board, commission or other body whose function is advisory;
(c) Any member of a special district whose official duties do not include the formulation of a budget for the district or the authorization of the expenditure of the district's money; or
(d) A county health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.290.
4. “Public office” does not include an office held by:
(a) Any justice, judge or other officer of the court system;
(b) Any member of a board, commission or other body whose function is advisory;
(c) Any member of a special district whose official duties do not include the formulation of a budget for the district or the authorization of the expenditure of the district's money; or
(d) A county health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.290.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 281A.160. “Public officer” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-23-public-officers-and-employees/nv-rev-st-281a-160/
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