Nev. Rev. Stat. § 223.600

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 223.600 - Establishment; appointment and classification of Director; other employment by Director prohibited

1. The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology is hereby established in the Office of the Governor.

2. The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. In making the appointment, the Governor:

(a) Shall give consideration to any recommendation which is submitted by the Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

(b) May assemble a panel of persons with appropriate experience in science and technology to make recommendations of qualified candidates for the position of Director.

3. The Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.

4. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

NRS 223.600

Added to NRS by 2001, 2284; A 2021, 2757

Amended by 2021, Ch. 429,§1, eff. 7/1/2021.

Added to NRS by 2001, 2284