Nevada Revised Statutes Title 45. Wildlife § 501.339. Director: Exercise of powers of Commission in emergency; designation of deputies and game wardens

1. In cases of emergency, with the prior approval of the Governor, exercise the powers of the Commission until such time as the Commission meets or the emergency ends.

2. Designate an employee or employees of the Department to act as the Director’s deputy or deputies. In the Director's absence or inability to discharge the powers and duties of his or her office, the powers and duties devolve upon the Director’s deputy or deputies.

3. Designate persons outside the Department as game wardens if, in the Director’s opinion, the need for such designations exists.