Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.5104

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 439.5104 - Creation; appointment, qualification and terms of members; vacancies
1. The Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities is hereby created within the Department. The Committee must consist of the following 10 members appointed by the Director:
(a) A county coroner or medical examiner or his or her designee;
(b) One person who represents providers of health care;
(c) One person who represents organizations having expertise in suicide prevention;
(d) One person who represents organizations having expertise in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders;
(e) One person who represents mental health agencies;
(f) One person who represents law enforcement;
(g) One person who represents injury prevention;
(h) One person who represents Native American tribes;
(i) One person who represents advocates for individuals with mental illness and their families; and
(j) One person who represents veterans.
2. After the initial term, each member of the Committee shall serve for a term of 3 years and may be reappointed. Each member of the Committee serves at the pleasure of the Director. If a vacancy occurs, the Director shall appoint a new member to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment.

NRS 439.5104

Added to NRS by 2013, 364
Added by 2013, Ch. 106,§3, eff. 10/1/2013.