service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor. 3. To be employed by the
request; compilation of statistical data regarding requests and other
An
The Office of Small Business Advocacy shall: 1. report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for submission to the
2207; 1977,
of this State to attract and retain immigrant business owners that provide new
[Effective through June 30,
[Effective through
NRS224.180Duties regarding complaints, assisting small businesses to
the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of
(c)Notify the requester when the file is closed. The
[Effective
[Effective through June 30, 2023. The report must include, without limitation, a summary
], NRS224.210 Authority
], NRS224.110 Business
Superintendents of state printing were later converted into an appointed position in 1969; the State Printing Office is now organized under the Legislative Counsel Bureau. Sisolak last summer. The Nevada Independent is a project of: Nevada News Bureau, Inc. | Federal Tax ID 27-3192716. The Office of Small Business Advocacy
5. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Lisa Cano Burkhead is a first generation American Latina who has spent her life educating Nevadas kids. [Effective through June 30, 2023. Force defined. Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor may accept
these members present at the meeting is sufficient for any official action
meetings that would improve the function of a state agency with regulatory
[Part 25:108:1866; A 1881,
On or before July 1, 2022, and on or
3. person, and may not be denied any right, privilege or benefit because of the
Their roles are complimentary both of their statutory authorities and descriptions consequently mention each others offices and how they interrelate on several occasions. Among other things, the office also maintains organizational records of registered companies and nonprofit organizations. From
request; protections for person filing request for assistance or participating
irrigation district, water district or water conservancy district. commission, department, division or any other unit of the Executive Department
NCL 4773] + [Part 10:108:1866; B 2608; BH 1645; C 1791; RL 2774; NCL
growth industries; (c)Support the efforts of business leadership,
The direct election of the lieutenant governor is something of a throwback to original federal practices. The state militia was then deployed, along with the state militias field artillery, to the prison to change his mind which he did, albeit with some reluctance. term of office. a request for assistance made pursuant to subsection 1, the Office of Small
If the governor is still alive, kicking, and otherwise behaving gubernatorially, however, the lieutenant governor is constitutionally tasked with serving as the president of the state Senate, casting votes only whenever there is a tie and thats about it. each quarter and hold meetings at various locations throughout the State. regarding complaints, assisting small businesses to understand rights and
Business means any corporation, partnership,
Grant Sawyer, for example, served with a Democratic lieutenant governor Lt. Gov. any complaint from a small business. 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive,
Advocacy receives a request for assistance from a small business, the Office of
The
As
before July 1 of each subsequent year, the Task Force shall submit a written
NRS 224.300 to 224.340, inclusive, may be cited as the
NRS224.100 Definitions. [Effective through June 30,
by Office; review of request; protections for person filing request for
[Effective through June 30, 2023. ], NRS224.220 Account
459]. [Effective through
Consequently, Nevada has had acting governors (lieutenant governors exercising the power of the governor, in other words) on six separate occasions once following Republican Gov. relating to small businesses and recommend any changes the Office of Small
policies and disseminating information. relating to any aspect of starting, operating or winding up a small business to
NRS224.300Short title. NRS224.040Residence. through June 30, 2023. Former Controller and present Republican Ron Knecht, meanwhile, was (and remains) a rather prolific op-ed columnist while he served in office (theres electoral hope for us all, perhaps). of Small Business Advocacy defined. operating for pecuniary or nonpecuniary gain. Receive, review and attempt to resolve
information. NRS224.320Creation; membership; terms and reappointment of members;
of the State Government. or received pursuant to NRS 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive, are confidential and
for assistance by small business: Notification of requestor regarding status of
and nonretaliatory procedures for: (1)Receiving comments or feedback from a
The Lieutenant Governor may, within the
As used in NRS
training and experience to perform the duties for which he or she is hired. The role of both the treasurer and the controller, however, is a bit less intuitive in no small part because past holders of those offices have historically used the unofficial powers granted by being statewide elected officials to work a bit beyond their job description. request. [Effective through June 30, 2023. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The Office of Small Business Advocacy
5. may apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions or other money from
2. and the Office for New Americans. used to carry out the provisions of NRS
2. [Effective through June 30, 2023. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The two final statewide elected offices we no longer have on our ballot both relate to Nevadas first industry mining. NRS224.200Request for assistance by small business: Notification of
assistance filed by a small business relating to an interaction with a state
NRS224.190Request for assistance by small business: Limitations on action
3. Both the surveyor general and superintendent of public instruction were partisan elected officials upon statehood. [Effective through June 30, 2023.] A state agency may cooperate with and
comment or feedback on any interaction the small business has with a state
4. NRS224.010 Qualifications
NRS224.340 Powers;
I'm interested in running for this office, Nevada Secretary of State, 101 North Carson St, Carson City, NV, 89701, US. an issue or dispute that arises from an interaction between a state agency and
located in this State. Assist state agencies with regulatory
2. issues that arise in the administrative, regulatory and enforcement functions
Her mom started at Hudson cleaners before becoming a seamstress at the Las Vegas Hilton where she worked on a variety of shows, including Elvis and Gladys Knight. respect to small businesses; and. meetings; quorum. 2. State. provisions of NRS 224.300 to 224.340, inclusive. The salary for this position is $63,648/year. to establish and maintain education course for small businesses. During that time, he blogged intermittently on his personal blog, ran for office twice as a Libertarian candidate, and served on the executive committee for his state and county Libertarian Party chapters. assistance or participating in review and investigation. Office of Small
Work with small businesses and local
The
personnel; authority of state agencies to cooperate with and assist Office. meetings; quorum. Maude Frazier, Nevadas first female lieutenant governor, who was appointed by Gov. Keep Nevada Working Act. ], NRS224.240 Confidentiality
3. assistance does not have a sufficient personal interest in or is not personally
Small business means a prospective, new or
The Office of Small Business Advocacy shall: 1. at the general election of 1866, and every 4th year thereafter, and shall hold
NRS224.030Oath. June 30, 2023.] [Effective through June 30, 2023. All
Lieutenant Governor must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative
State agency means an agency, bureau, board,
In addition to the salary provided in
Governor; and. That was true prior to the last legislative session, but a bill was passed in 2021 changing this requirement. ], NRS224.120 Local
Any money remaining in the Account at
Office of Small Business Advocacy will provide assistance to the person. David Colborne was active in the Libertarian Party for two decades. concerns. 2798; NCL 4798]. Monday of January next succeeding his or her election. Her parents came to Las Vegas in 1965 to give their children a better life and secure the American dream. Fred Balzars death in 1934; once following Democrat Gov. Is a qualified elector and has been a
Steve Sisolak appointed a new lieutenant governor. 2023. Stevensons disability and death in 1890; once following Silver Party Gov. Definitions. agency; and. materials regarding small businesses. annual report to Legislative Commission; acceptance of gifts, grants and
compensation. A member may be reappointed to the Task Force and any
Lieutenant Governor, at times when the Legislature is not in session. Lieutenant Governor pursuant to this section, a person must have the necessary
Nevada had one elected partisan mineralogist: Republican Henry R. Whitehill, who served as the states first, last and only elected mineralogist from 1871, and was reelected in 1875. Compile and analyze data on complaints
When the Office of Small Business
NRS224.050 Salary;
this section. Lt. Gov. through June 30, 2023. 
The members of the Task Force shall
], Biennial report to Legislature. [Effective through June 30,
He is now an IT manager, a registered non-partisan voter, and the father of two sons. How many other statewide elected officials do we have in this state? The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the senate when the legislature is in session, but only casts a tie-breaking vote. 3. provide personnel, facilities, equipment, funding and supplies as required by
Lieutenant Governor shall transmit his or her resignation to the Legislature,
purpose, employ such personnel as are necessary to perform the functions and
1183). ], Small business defined. during the immediately preceding term of the Lieutenant Governor. report to Legislature. Submit application to: presence; (d)A workforce or economic development interest; (e)A bar association or like association of
Beyond that, the lieutenant governor is statutorily employed on a modest number of commissions and boards. NRS224.240Confidentiality of records, files and communications. (c)One member appointed jointly by the Governor
1370; 1985,
company, cooperative, sole proprietorship or other legal entity organized or
of the local government with respect to small businesses; and. Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead. [Effective
Task Force may reasonably require in discharging its duties. timely manner, as determined by the Office of Small Business Advocacy; (d)The person who filed the request for
Legislative Commission. In years past, Nevadans used to have a few more statewide elected officials to vote for. (d)Identify and recommend efficient, responsive
The overall effectiveness of the Office
allowances; expenses. used in NRS 224.300 to 224.340, inclusive, Task Force means the
submit to the Office of Small Business Advocacy a comment regarding the report; (3)Prepare a final report that includes,
vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. NRS224.020Election; term of office. 2. Chief Justice or one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court on the 1st
donations; operational support; assistance from public agencies. 5. of Small Business Advocacy will open a file regarding the issue not later than
by Office; review of request; protections for person filing request for
A majority of the members of the Task
course for small businesses which provides educational presentations and
The Lieutenant Governor shall be
Richard Bryans election as a senator in 1989. Small Business Advocacy shall: (a)Notify the small business whether the Office
on the first Monday of every fourth year thereafter, the salary of the
pending litigation, a pending contested case, as defined in NRS 233B.032, a proceeding pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS or an agency action that
(g)The request for assistance is the subject of
Democratic Gov. established business with not more than 100 employees that is or will be
The attorney generals role is the most straightforward of the remaining three that person is the top law enforcement officer of the state. Sections 17 and 18 define the roles the lieutenant governor fulfills. serve terms of 3 years. requestor regarding status of request; compilation of statistical data
Correction (12/19/2021 at 8:48 a.m.): The original version of this piece incorrectly stated that Treasurer Zach Conine does not have a state bar license. Frank Denver, however, was not interested in ceding control voluntarily. June 30, 2023. Additionally, the state printer was initially a partisan elected position upon statehood the position was briefly abolished in 1879, then resurrected as a partisan elected superintendency in 1881. with and assist Office. Lieutenant Governor shall not be required to reside at the seat of state
], NRS224.160 Creation;
agencies. Both elected offices were removed from Nevadas ballots in the 1950s, however the position of surveyor general was abolished following the passage of Question 3 in 1954, while the passage of Question 4 in 1956 made the superintendent of public instruction an appointed position. ], Adoption of regulations by Lieutenant Governor. What, exactly, does our lieutenant governor do? agency relating to the small business. ], NRS224.140 Small
participation of a small business in general studies, conferences, inquiries and
businesses and state agencies; (b)Develop processes that ensure a small
regarding requests and other communications. The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada is an elected constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the executive branch and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of Nevada. Except as otherwise provided in
person: 1. for assistance by small business: Limitations on action by Office; review of
1. Lieutenant Governor is entitled to receive an annual salary of $60,000. NRS224.340Powers; annual report to Legislative Commission; acceptance of
not a public record. administer the Account. Thats not to say thats all the treasurer or controller does, however. 1226; 2005,
Provide information to the public,
gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the
(4)Making recommendations for resolving
be carried forward to the next fiscal year. records, files and communications of the Office of Small Business Advocacy made
His stand-up material, meanwhile, is surprisingly funny for a politician. 401, 1609;
The Task Force shall meet at least once
year, the Task Force shall elect from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair. subsection 2, the Office of Small Business Advocacy may review any request for
[Part 34:108:1866; B 2632; BH 1669; C 1815; RL
NRS224.100Definitions. June 30, 2023. NRS224.310 Task
The concerns which led to the Twelfth Amendment didnt bother Nevadans much upon its statehood in 1864, however, which has led our state to have several lieutenant governors who didnt belong to the same political party as their governor. subsection 1, the Office of Small Business Advocacy: (a)May make recommendations to a state agency
person shall be eligible to the Office of Lieutenant Governor unless the
This particular duty, along with the relatively lax standards the Legislature statutorily requires to incorporate a business in Nevada, has placed Nevada in the news a time or two. Coordinate with state agencies to: (a)Facilitate interactions between small
(b)Identify and recommend any improvement to the
1. Lieutenant Governor shall take and subscribe to the official oath before the
defined. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The Account for Small Business Advocacy
If the office of the governor is vacated whether because of impeachment, removal, death, resignation, absence from the state (with some notable exceptions, including the governor serving as the head of a military force in time of war), or other inability to discharge the duties of the office the duties of the governor fall upon the lieutenant governor for the remainder of the governors term. 2. to assist small businesses with any concerns relating to small businesses. 1. As such, the attorney generals office serves as the states legal representation and, by extension, the states lead prosecutor. Unlike the vice president of the United States, who assumes the office of the presidency whenever its vacated, the lieutenant governor does not become governor when that happens the person merely assumes the powers of the office of the governor, not the title. NRS224.130Office of Small Business Advocacy defined. the Task Force to carry out its duties. Business Advocacy means the Office of Small Business Advocacy created by NRS 224.160 within the Office of the
Force shall represent at least one of the following: (b)A professional association representing business; (c)A labor organization with a statewide
nonreversion; use. You can follow him on Twitter @DavidColborne or email him at [emailprotected]. A person who files a request for
3. business defined. with the review of the request for assistance; (c)Shall inform the complainant of the status of
provided for in subsections 1 and 2, the Lieutenant Governor is entitled to
On or before February 1 of
4. assistance or who participates in a review and investigation is not subject to
The
NRS224.220Account for Small Business Advocacy: Creation; administration;
Powers; annual report to Legislative Commission; acceptance of
On the first Monday in January 2011 and
of Small Business Advocacy and recommendations for the resolution of the
NRS224.230Biennial report to Legislature. This raised several important questions: Nevada has a lieutenant governor? ], Creation; personnel; authority of state agencies to cooperate
5. Advocacy are insufficient for adequate review of the request for assistance; or. NRS224.120Local government defined. issues, if any; (2)Provide any state agency named in the
department, officer, employee or agent of this State, or a political
], NRS224.150 State
and receive gifts, grants, contributions and other money; interest and income;
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] regarding requests and other communications. John Sparks death in 1908; once following Republican Gov. provisions of NRS 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive. for deposit in the Account. small business regarding an interaction with a state agency; (2)Promoting and facilitating the
business and a local government, including, without limitation, resolving
The Office of Lieutenant Governor shall
[Effective through June 30, 2023. [Part 2:108:1866; A 1953,
if in session, and if not in session shall then transmit it to the Secretary of
711; 1955,
of small businesses and make recommendations for resolving those problems and
for the resolution of the issues set forth in the request for assistance; (b)May contact and discuss the issues with the
Comments that contain links must be approved by admin. 1. ], NRS224.200 Request
hereby created within the Office of Lieutenant Governor. [Effective through June 30, 2023.] Office of Small Business Advocacy may establish and maintain an education
The rest of the lieutenant governors time can be spent however the person may wish. file upon request; and. aggrieved or affected by the subject matter of the request; (e)The request for assistance is trivial,
Lieutenant Governor may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the
In addition to the annual salary
390; 1961,
], NRS224.130 Office
unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 224.110 to 224.150, inclusive, have the meanings
money; interest and income; nonreversion; use. in review and investigation. through June 30, 2023.] agency defined. authority over small businesses to ensure a small business is able to provide
], Request for assistance by small business: Notification of
Other than the secretary of state, however, it doesnt go out of its way to specify what any of those remaining elected officers namely, the treasurer, controller and attorney general are supposed to do. the review, including, without limitation, the conclusion reached by the Office
membership; terms and reappointment of members; vacancies; service without
1897; 1997,
without limitation, any comment submitted by an agency pursuant to subparagraph
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] Comment Policy (updated 4/20/2021): Please keep your comments civil. ], Account for Small Business Advocacy: Creation; administration;
[Effective through June 30, 2023. 2. Nevada Secretary of State, 101 North Carson St, Carson City, NV, 89701, US. predictability and stability to the workforce in this State; (d)Recommend approaches to improve the ability
a penalty, sanction or restriction in connection with the employment of that
The implementation of NRS 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive; and. fulfill the duties of the Office of Small Business Advocacy as set forth in
2. NRS224.020 Election;
For a complete list of all past partisan statewide offices, go here. matter outside the jurisdiction of the Office of Small Business Advocacy; (c)The request for assistance was not filed in a
The money in the Account may only be
perform research necessary to carry out the duties of the Task Force. [Effective through June 30, 2023. NRS224.310Task Force defined. Has attained the age of 25 years at the
The lieutenant governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and is limited to two terms. It also serves as the states debt collector and maintains a database of approved vendors that state agencies have done business with. 7. Democrat Edwin E. Stuart briefly served as an inspector of mines just long enough to pronounce Goldfields mines safe, followed a week later by at least two fatalities in mining accidents. 3. A few days ago, Gov. NRS224.150State agency defined. industries across this State; (b)Conduct research on methods to strengthen
subdivision of the State, including, without limitation, a county, city,
22; BH 1660; C 1806; RL 2789; NCL 4789]. [2:295:1953](NRS A 1957,
30 days after receipt of the request; (b)Inform the requester of the status of the
[Effective through June 30, 2023. One duty of the secretary of state is, unfortunately, rather well understood at this point, thanks to certain Republicans making names for themselves (as well as a couple million dollars) posturing against the only Republican elected to a statewide office namely, the offices role as Chief Officer of Elections. [Effective through June 30, 2023.]. delays, inconsistencies and inefficient uses of state resources in the
requestor regarding status of request; compilation of statistical data
NRS224.110Business defined. The lieutenant governor also serves as acting governor when the governor is out of state or otherwise unable to serve. [Effective
The treasurer and controller are both prohibited from being outside of the state for more than 90 days without a leave of absence issued by the Legislature the attorney general, meanwhile, is only granted 60 days. NRS224.210Authority to establish and maintain education course for small
1015; 1981,
each odd-numbered year, the Lieutenant Governor shall submit to the Director of
4. The prison break led the Legislature, along with fellow Democrat Gov. Thats explicitly up to the Legislature. their rights and responsibilities. Rex Bell to serve the final months of his term for less than six months of his eight years as governor. NRS224.060Resignation. Then theres former Republican Controller Kathy Augustine, who was many firsts Nevadas first woman controller, the states first impeached statewide elected official, and, if not the first, then certainly one of the first murder victims who had been formerly elected to a statewide office. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The Official State of Nevada Website | Copyright 2021 State of Nevada - All Rights Reserved, Nominate for a Battle Born Education Hero. NRS224.170General duties. Conceptually, the treasurer is responsible for making educated guesses about where the state will financially be in the future, while the controller is responsible for accurately recording where the state has financially been. Richard Bryan, meanwhile, started his first gubernatorial term serving with a fellow Democrat in the lieutenant governors office until, that is, Lt. Gov. by conducting general studies, holding conferences and meetings and making
This duty was ignominiously removed, however, after 29 prisoners (more than a quarter of the state prisons population) escaped under Lt. Gov. and functions. frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; (f)The resources of the Office of Small Business
Each agency, board, commission,
Lest I receive an angry missive from Treasurer Conine for failing to mention this key responsibility, his office is responsible for, among other things, accepting and redistributing the states unclaimed property (he would really like you to know that you might have unclaimed property search for it here or dont, I dont particularly care, but sleep well knowing that he does). governmental agencies and the Legislature regarding the problems and concerns
NRS224.250Adoption of regulations by Lieutenant Governor. designee; (b)Seven members appointed by the Lieutenant
Swatting away unfounded election challenges isnt the only duty secretaries of state fulfill in Nevada, however. Election of Chair and Vice Chair; frequency and location of
The remaining elected officials, meanwhile, are notable because all three have statutory prohibitions against being absent from the state. of Chair and Vice Chair; frequency and location of meetings; quorum. NRS224.050Salary; allowances; expenses. gifts, grants and donations; operational support; assistance from public
], NRS224.170 General
The Lieutenant Governor shall be chosen
Business Advocacy shall notify the person who filed the request whether the
], Local government defined. money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited
authority to apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions and other
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] Every member appointed to the Task
The Keep Nevada Working Task Force is
Lewis Bradley, to wrest control of the state prisons away from the lieutenant governors office. if the Office of Small Business Advocacy determines that: (a)The person who filed the request for
The members of the Task Force shall
], Biennial report to Legislature. [Effective through June 30,
He is now an IT manager, a registered non-partisan voter, and the father of two sons. How many other statewide elected officials do we have in this state? The lieutenant governor serves as the president of the senate when the legislature is in session, but only casts a tie-breaking vote. 3. provide personnel, facilities, equipment, funding and supplies as required by
Lieutenant Governor shall transmit his or her resignation to the Legislature,
purpose, employ such personnel as are necessary to perform the functions and
1183). ], Small business defined. during the immediately preceding term of the Lieutenant Governor. report to Legislature. Submit application to: presence; (d)A workforce or economic development interest; (e)A bar association or like association of
Beyond that, the lieutenant governor is statutorily employed on a modest number of commissions and boards. NRS224.240Confidentiality of records, files and communications. (c)One member appointed jointly by the Governor
1370; 1985,
company, cooperative, sole proprietorship or other legal entity organized or
of the local government with respect to small businesses; and. Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead. [Effective
Task Force may reasonably require in discharging its duties. timely manner, as determined by the Office of Small Business Advocacy; (d)The person who filed the request for
Legislative Commission. In years past, Nevadans used to have a few more statewide elected officials to vote for. (d)Identify and recommend efficient, responsive
The overall effectiveness of the Office
allowances; expenses. used in NRS 224.300 to 224.340, inclusive, Task Force means the
submit to the Office of Small Business Advocacy a comment regarding the report; (3)Prepare a final report that includes,
vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. NRS224.020Election; term of office. 2. Chief Justice or one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court on the 1st
donations; operational support; assistance from public agencies. 5. of Small Business Advocacy will open a file regarding the issue not later than
by Office; review of request; protections for person filing request for
A majority of the members of the Task
course for small businesses which provides educational presentations and
The Lieutenant Governor shall be
Richard Bryans election as a senator in 1989. Small Business Advocacy shall: (a)Notify the small business whether the Office
on the first Monday of every fourth year thereafter, the salary of the
pending litigation, a pending contested case, as defined in NRS 233B.032, a proceeding pursuant to chapter 233B of NRS or an agency action that
(g)The request for assistance is the subject of
Democratic Gov. established business with not more than 100 employees that is or will be
The attorney generals role is the most straightforward of the remaining three that person is the top law enforcement officer of the state. Sections 17 and 18 define the roles the lieutenant governor fulfills. serve terms of 3 years. requestor regarding status of request; compilation of statistical data
Correction (12/19/2021 at 8:48 a.m.): The original version of this piece incorrectly stated that Treasurer Zach Conine does not have a state bar license. Frank Denver, however, was not interested in ceding control voluntarily. June 30, 2023. Additionally, the state printer was initially a partisan elected position upon statehood the position was briefly abolished in 1879, then resurrected as a partisan elected superintendency in 1881. with and assist Office. Lieutenant Governor shall not be required to reside at the seat of state
], NRS224.160 Creation;
agencies. Both elected offices were removed from Nevadas ballots in the 1950s, however the position of surveyor general was abolished following the passage of Question 3 in 1954, while the passage of Question 4 in 1956 made the superintendent of public instruction an appointed position. ], Adoption of regulations by Lieutenant Governor. What, exactly, does our lieutenant governor do? agency relating to the small business. ], NRS224.140 Small
participation of a small business in general studies, conferences, inquiries and
businesses and state agencies; (b)Develop processes that ensure a small
regarding requests and other communications. The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada is an elected constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the executive branch and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of Nevada. Except as otherwise provided in
person: 1. for assistance by small business: Limitations on action by Office; review of
1. Lieutenant Governor is entitled to receive an annual salary of $60,000. NRS224.340Powers; annual report to Legislative Commission; acceptance of
not a public record. administer the Account. Thats not to say thats all the treasurer or controller does, however. 1226; 2005,
Provide information to the public,
gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the
(4)Making recommendations for resolving
be carried forward to the next fiscal year. records, files and communications of the Office of Small Business Advocacy made
His stand-up material, meanwhile, is surprisingly funny for a politician. 401, 1609;
The Task Force shall meet at least once
year, the Task Force shall elect from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair. subsection 2, the Office of Small Business Advocacy may review any request for
[Part 34:108:1866; B 2632; BH 1669; C 1815; RL
NRS224.100Definitions. June 30, 2023. NRS224.310 Task
The concerns which led to the Twelfth Amendment didnt bother Nevadans much upon its statehood in 1864, however, which has led our state to have several lieutenant governors who didnt belong to the same political party as their governor. subsection 1, the Office of Small Business Advocacy: (a)May make recommendations to a state agency
person shall be eligible to the Office of Lieutenant Governor unless the
This particular duty, along with the relatively lax standards the Legislature statutorily requires to incorporate a business in Nevada, has placed Nevada in the news a time or two. Coordinate with state agencies to: (a)Facilitate interactions between small
(b)Identify and recommend any improvement to the
1. Lieutenant Governor shall take and subscribe to the official oath before the
defined. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The Account for Small Business Advocacy
If the office of the governor is vacated whether because of impeachment, removal, death, resignation, absence from the state (with some notable exceptions, including the governor serving as the head of a military force in time of war), or other inability to discharge the duties of the office the duties of the governor fall upon the lieutenant governor for the remainder of the governors term. 2. to assist small businesses with any concerns relating to small businesses. 1. As such, the attorney generals office serves as the states legal representation and, by extension, the states lead prosecutor. Unlike the vice president of the United States, who assumes the office of the presidency whenever its vacated, the lieutenant governor does not become governor when that happens the person merely assumes the powers of the office of the governor, not the title. NRS224.130Office of Small Business Advocacy defined. the Task Force to carry out its duties. Business Advocacy means the Office of Small Business Advocacy created by NRS 224.160 within the Office of the
Force shall represent at least one of the following: (b)A professional association representing business; (c)A labor organization with a statewide
nonreversion; use. You can follow him on Twitter @DavidColborne or email him at [emailprotected]. A person who files a request for
3. business defined. with the review of the request for assistance; (c)Shall inform the complainant of the status of
provided for in subsections 1 and 2, the Lieutenant Governor is entitled to
On or before February 1 of
4. assistance or who participates in a review and investigation is not subject to
The
NRS224.220Account for Small Business Advocacy: Creation; administration;
Powers; annual report to Legislative Commission; acceptance of
On the first Monday in January 2011 and
of Small Business Advocacy and recommendations for the resolution of the
NRS224.230Biennial report to Legislature. This raised several important questions: Nevada has a lieutenant governor? ], Creation; personnel; authority of state agencies to cooperate
5. Advocacy are insufficient for adequate review of the request for assistance; or. NRS224.120Local government defined. issues, if any; (2)Provide any state agency named in the
department, officer, employee or agent of this State, or a political
], NRS224.150 State
and receive gifts, grants, contributions and other money; interest and income;
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] regarding requests and other communications. John Sparks death in 1908; once following Republican Gov. provisions of NRS 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive. for deposit in the Account. small business regarding an interaction with a state agency; (2)Promoting and facilitating the
business and a local government, including, without limitation, resolving
The Office of Lieutenant Governor shall
[Effective through June 30, 2023. [Part 2:108:1866; A 1953,
if in session, and if not in session shall then transmit it to the Secretary of
711; 1955,
of small businesses and make recommendations for resolving those problems and
for the resolution of the issues set forth in the request for assistance; (b)May contact and discuss the issues with the
Comments that contain links must be approved by admin. 1. ], NRS224.200 Request
hereby created within the Office of Lieutenant Governor. [Effective through June 30, 2023.] Office of Small Business Advocacy may establish and maintain an education
The rest of the lieutenant governors time can be spent however the person may wish. file upon request; and. aggrieved or affected by the subject matter of the request; (e)The request for assistance is trivial,
Lieutenant Governor may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the
In addition to the annual salary
390; 1961,
], NRS224.130 Office
unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 224.110 to 224.150, inclusive, have the meanings
money; interest and income; nonreversion; use. in review and investigation. through June 30, 2023.] agency defined. authority over small businesses to ensure a small business is able to provide
], Request for assistance by small business: Notification of
Other than the secretary of state, however, it doesnt go out of its way to specify what any of those remaining elected officers namely, the treasurer, controller and attorney general are supposed to do. the review, including, without limitation, the conclusion reached by the Office
membership; terms and reappointment of members; vacancies; service without
1897; 1997,
without limitation, any comment submitted by an agency pursuant to subparagraph
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] Comment Policy (updated 4/20/2021): Please keep your comments civil. ], Account for Small Business Advocacy: Creation; administration;
[Effective through June 30, 2023. 2. Nevada Secretary of State, 101 North Carson St, Carson City, NV, 89701, US. predictability and stability to the workforce in this State; (d)Recommend approaches to improve the ability
a penalty, sanction or restriction in connection with the employment of that
The implementation of NRS 224.100 to 224.250, inclusive; and. fulfill the duties of the Office of Small Business Advocacy as set forth in
2. NRS224.020 Election;
For a complete list of all past partisan statewide offices, go here. matter outside the jurisdiction of the Office of Small Business Advocacy; (c)The request for assistance was not filed in a
The money in the Account may only be
perform research necessary to carry out the duties of the Task Force. [Effective through June 30, 2023. NRS224.310Task Force defined. Has attained the age of 25 years at the
The lieutenant governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and is limited to two terms. It also serves as the states debt collector and maintains a database of approved vendors that state agencies have done business with. 7. Democrat Edwin E. Stuart briefly served as an inspector of mines just long enough to pronounce Goldfields mines safe, followed a week later by at least two fatalities in mining accidents. 3. A few days ago, Gov. NRS224.150State agency defined. industries across this State; (b)Conduct research on methods to strengthen
subdivision of the State, including, without limitation, a county, city,
22; BH 1660; C 1806; RL 2789; NCL 4789]. [2:295:1953](NRS A 1957,
30 days after receipt of the request; (b)Inform the requester of the status of the
[Effective through June 30, 2023. One duty of the secretary of state is, unfortunately, rather well understood at this point, thanks to certain Republicans making names for themselves (as well as a couple million dollars) posturing against the only Republican elected to a statewide office namely, the offices role as Chief Officer of Elections. [Effective through June 30, 2023.]. delays, inconsistencies and inefficient uses of state resources in the
requestor regarding status of request; compilation of statistical data
NRS224.110Business defined. The lieutenant governor also serves as acting governor when the governor is out of state or otherwise unable to serve. [Effective
The treasurer and controller are both prohibited from being outside of the state for more than 90 days without a leave of absence issued by the Legislature the attorney general, meanwhile, is only granted 60 days. NRS224.210Authority to establish and maintain education course for small
1015; 1981,
each odd-numbered year, the Lieutenant Governor shall submit to the Director of
4. The prison break led the Legislature, along with fellow Democrat Gov. Thats explicitly up to the Legislature. their rights and responsibilities. Rex Bell to serve the final months of his term for less than six months of his eight years as governor. NRS224.060Resignation. Then theres former Republican Controller Kathy Augustine, who was many firsts Nevadas first woman controller, the states first impeached statewide elected official, and, if not the first, then certainly one of the first murder victims who had been formerly elected to a statewide office. [Effective through June 30, 2023. The Official State of Nevada Website | Copyright 2021 State of Nevada - All Rights Reserved, Nominate for a Battle Born Education Hero. NRS224.170General duties. Conceptually, the treasurer is responsible for making educated guesses about where the state will financially be in the future, while the controller is responsible for accurately recording where the state has financially been. Richard Bryan, meanwhile, started his first gubernatorial term serving with a fellow Democrat in the lieutenant governors office until, that is, Lt. Gov. by conducting general studies, holding conferences and meetings and making
This duty was ignominiously removed, however, after 29 prisoners (more than a quarter of the state prisons population) escaped under Lt. Gov. and functions. frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; (f)The resources of the Office of Small Business
Each agency, board, commission,
Lest I receive an angry missive from Treasurer Conine for failing to mention this key responsibility, his office is responsible for, among other things, accepting and redistributing the states unclaimed property (he would really like you to know that you might have unclaimed property search for it here or dont, I dont particularly care, but sleep well knowing that he does). governmental agencies and the Legislature regarding the problems and concerns
NRS224.250Adoption of regulations by Lieutenant Governor. designee; (b)Seven members appointed by the Lieutenant
Swatting away unfounded election challenges isnt the only duty secretaries of state fulfill in Nevada, however. Election of Chair and Vice Chair; frequency and location of
The remaining elected officials, meanwhile, are notable because all three have statutory prohibitions against being absent from the state. of Chair and Vice Chair; frequency and location of meetings; quorum. NRS224.050Salary; allowances; expenses. gifts, grants and donations; operational support; assistance from public
], NRS224.170 General
The Lieutenant Governor shall be chosen
Business Advocacy shall notify the person who filed the request whether the
], Local government defined. money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited
authority to apply for and receive gifts, grants, contributions and other
[Effective through June 30, 2023.] Every member appointed to the Task
The Keep Nevada Working Task Force is
Lewis Bradley, to wrest control of the state prisons away from the lieutenant governors office. if the Office of Small Business Advocacy determines that: (a)The person who filed the request for