Nevada Revised Statutes Title 27. Public Property and Purchasing § 332.112. Emergency contracts

1. For the purposes of this section, an “emergency” is one which:

2. If the authorized representative, chief administrative officer or governing body of the local government determines that an emergency exists affecting the public health, safety or welfare, a contract or contracts necessary to contend with the emergency may be let without complying with the requirements of this chapter. If such emergency action was taken by the authorized representative or chief administrative officer, he or she shall report it to the governing body at its next regularly scheduled meeting.