Section 259.040 - Deputies1. All coroners may appoint deputies, who are authorized to transact such official business pertaining to the office as their principals direct. Coroners are responsible for the compensation of the deputies and are responsible on their official bonds for all official malfeasance or nonfeasance of the deputies. The appointment of a deputy must not be construed to confer upon that deputy policymaking authority for the office of the county coroner or the county by which the deputy is employed.2. All appointments of deputies must be made in writing and must, with the oath of office, be filed in the office of the recorder of the county within which the principal holds and exercises his or her office.[Part 2:107:1909; A 1911, 58; 1949, 595; 1943 NCL § 11426]-(NRS A 1979, 1368; 2005, 683)[Part 2:107:1909; A 1911, 58; 1949, 595; 1943 NCL § 11426] - (NRS A 1979, 1368; 2005, 683)