Title 49

NRS 548.185 Petition for organization of district: Filing; contents; consolidation of petitions. 1. Any 10 occupiers of land lying within the limits of the territory proposed to be organized into a district may file a petition with the Commission asking that a conservation distri…

NRS 548.190 Hearing on petition: Notice; inclusion of other territory. 1. Within 30 days after such a petition has been filed with the Commission, it shall cause due notice to be given of a proposed hearing upon: (a) The question of the desirability and necessity, in the interest…

NRS 548.195 Determination of need for district: Factors for consideration by Commission; township or townships included in district; determination without hearing authorized. 1. After such hearing, if the Commission determines, upon the facts presented at such hearing and upon su…

NRS 548.200 Denial of petition if Commission determines there is no need for district; filing of subsequent petition after determination. 1. If the Commission shall determine after the hearing and after due consideration of the relevant facts that there is no need for a conservat…

NRS 548.205 Determination of administrative practicability and feasibility; referendum on proposition of creation of district. 1. After the Commission has made and recorded a determination that there is need, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, for the organ…

NRS 548.210 Commission to supervise hearings and referendum; conduct of referendum; informalities not to invalidate. 1. The Commission shall: (a) Pay all expenses for the issuance of such notices and the conduct of such hearings and referendum. (b) Supervise the conduct of such h…

NRS 548.215 Administrative practicability and feasibility of district: Publication of results of referendum; denial of petition; factors for consideration by Commission; organization of district upon favorable determination. 1. The Commission shall publish the result of the refer…

NRS 548.220 Subsequent petition after determination by Commission that operation of district is not administratively practicable and feasible. After 6 months shall have expired from the date of entry of a determination by the Commission that operation of a proposed district is no…

NRS 548.225 Appointment of temporary supervisors; termination of appointments upon election of supervisors. 1. If the Commission determines that the operation of the proposed district within the defined boundaries is administratively practicable and feasible, the Commission shall…

NRS 548.230 Procedure to make district a governmental subdivision and corporate and political public body. The district shall be a governmental subdivision of this State and a public body corporate and politic upon the taking of the proceedings designated in NRS 548.235 and 548.2…

NRS 548.235 Temporary supervisors to present application to Program; contents of application and statements. 1. The five appointed supervisors shall present to the Program an application signed by them, which states: (a) That a petition for the creation of the district was filed …

NRS 548.240 Program to examine and record application and statement; action if name of district similar to name of another district; when district constituted; certificate of organization; boundaries. 1. The Program shall examine the application and statement, and if the Program …

NRS 548.245 Proof of establishment of district. 1. In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of, or relating to, any contract, proceeding or action of the district, the district shall be deemed to have been established in accordance with the provisio…

NRS 548.250 Nominating petitions for candidates for supervisors; signatures. 1. Within 30 days after the date of issuance by the Program of a certificate of organization of a conservation district, nominating petitions may be filed with the Commission to nominate candidates for s…

NRS 548.255 Notice of election. The Commission shall give due notice of an election to be held for the election of five supervisors for the district. [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 751)

NRS 548.260 Arrangement of names of candidates for supervisors. The names of all nominees on behalf of whom such nominating petitions have been filed within the time designated in NRS 548.250 shall be printed, arranged in alphabetical order of the surnames, upon ballots, with a s…

NRS 548.265 Eligibility to vote at election. All registered voters residing within the district are eligible to vote in such election. [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 751; 1975, 903)

NRS 548.270 Duties of Commission. The Commission shall: 1. Supervise the conduct of such election. 2. Prescribe regulations governing the conduct of such election. 3. Publish the results thereof. [Part 6:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 751; 1975, 903)

NRS 548.275 Election of supervisors; terms of office. 1. In the election held in 1976, two terms of 4 years each and three terms of 2 years each shall be allocated among the candidates in descending order of number of votes received. 2. Supervisors who receive an equal number of …

NRS 548.280 District to be governed by elected and appointed supervisors. Each district shall be governed by a board consisting of five supervisors elected at large and one or more appointed supervisors, as provided in this chapter. [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, …

NRS 548.283 Appointment of supervisors to represent cities and counties; alternates. 1. The governing bodies of any incorporated cities located within the boundaries of the district shall appoint a representative to represent them as a supervisor on the governing board of the dis…

NRS 548.285 Procedure for election of supervisors. 1. The county clerk of the county in which a conservation district is situated, or the county clerk’s designee, shall conduct a biennial nonpartisan election for the replacement of any supervisors whose terms are about to expire …

NRS 548.290 Terms of office. 1. Each supervisor who is appointed under the provisions of NRS 548.283 shall serve for a term of 2 years. 2. Elected supervisors shall take office on the 1st Monday in January following their election. [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 1…

NRS 548.295 Vacancy in office. 1. A vacancy in the office of supervisor of a district must be filled for the unexpired term as soon as practicable after the office becomes vacant, by appointment by the remaining supervisors of the district. 2. The chair of the governing body of a…

NRS 548.300 Removal from office. A supervisor may be removed by the Commission, upon notice and hearing, for malfeasance in office, neglect of duty or absence from four consecutive meetings without sufficient cause. [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973,…

NRS 548.305 Quorum. A majority of the supervisors constitutes a quorum, and except as otherwise provided in NRS 241.0355, the concurrence of a majority of the quorum in any matter within their duties is required for their determination. [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 19…

NRS 548.310 Compensation and expenses. A supervisor shall receive no compensation for his or her services, but the supervisor shall be entitled to expenses, including traveling expenses, necessarily incurred in the discharge of the supervisor’s duties, not to exceed amounts provi…

NRS 548.315 Chair, secretary and other employees: Designation and employment; delegation of powers and duties; surety bonds. 1. The supervisors shall designate a chair and may, from time to time, change such designation. 2. The supervisors may employ a secretary, technical expert…

NRS 548.320 Records; annual audit of accounts. The supervisors shall: 1. Provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or adopted. 2. Provide for an annual audit of the accounts of receipts and disbu…

NRS 548.325 District attorneys to provide legal services. District attorneys shall provide such legal services as the supervisors may require. [Part 7:212:1937; A 1945, 28; 1947, 431; 1951, 190]—(NRS A 1973, 754)

NRS 548.330 Supervisors to furnish Commission information. The supervisors shall furnish to the Commission, upon request: 1. Copies of such ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, contracts, forms and other documents as they shall adopt or employ; and 2. Such other information co…

NRS 548.335 City or county representatives may advise and consult with supervisors. The supervisors may invite the legislative body of any municipality or county located near the territory comprising the district to designate a representative to advise and consult with the superv…

NRS 548.340 Conservation district is governmental subdivision; exercise of public powers. A conservation district organized under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a governmental subdivision of this State and a public body corporate and politic, exercising public po…

NRS 548.345 Surveys, investigations and research. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power to conduct surveys, investigations and research relating to the conservation of renewable natural resources and the p…

NRS 548.350 Demonstrational projects. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power to conduct demonstrational projects within the district on lands owned or controlled by this State or any of its agencies, with t…

NRS 548.355 Preventive and control measures; repair and restoration of property. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof may: 1. Carry out preventive and control measures within the district, including, but not limited to, engin…

NRS 548.360 Cooperation and agreements with agencies for conserving renewable natural resources. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof may cooperate or enter into agreements with and, within the limits of appropriations made a…

NRS 548.365 Availability of agricultural and engineering machinery, fertilizer and seeds. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power to make available, on such terms as it shall prescribe, to land occupiers wit…

NRS 548.370 Construction, operation and maintenance of facilities and structures. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power to construct, operate, improve and maintain such facilities and structures as may be …

NRS 548.375 Comprehensive plans for conservation. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power: 1. To develop comprehensive plans for the conservation of renewable natural resources within the district, which pla…

NRS 548.380 Administration of projects; acceptance of gifts; participation in cost-sharing on federally financed projects. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof may: 1. Manage or administer any project for the conservation of …

NRS 548.385 Capacity to sue and be sued; seal; perpetual succession; execution of contracts; rules and regulations. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof shall have the power: 1. To sue and be sued in the name of the district.…

NRS 548.390 Conditions for extension of benefits to lands not controlled by State or its agencies. As a condition to the extending of any benefits under this chapter to, or the performance of work upon, any lands not owned or controlled by this State or any of its agencies, the s…

NRS 548.393 Acquisition and disposition of property: Power to acquire, maintain and improve property; use of income received therefrom; disposal. In addition to other powers granted in this chapter, a district and the supervisors thereof may, in furtherance of the purposes and pr…

NRS 548.395 Acquisition and disposition of property: Applicability of other laws. No provisions with respect to the acquisition, operation or disposition of property by other public bodies shall be applicable to a district organized under this chapter unless the Legislature shall…

NRS 548.397 Acquisition and disposition of property: Payments in lieu of taxes; amount; collection. 1. If a district acquires real property on or after July 1, 2003, which is not exempt from property taxes at the time it is acquired by the district, the board of county commission…