Nevada § 225.250 Duties; authority to establish panel

Nevada Statutes

§ 225.250 — Duties; authority to establish panel

Nevada § 225.250

Title 18STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Ch. 225Secretary

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 225.250 (2026).

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1. The Advisory Committee shall:

(a)Assist the Secretary of State in identifying and proposing programs that support participatory democracy and solutions to any problem concerning the level of participatory democracy, including, without limitation, proposing methods to involve the news media in the process of addressing and proposing solutions to such a problem;

(b)Make recommendations to and discuss recommendations with the Secretary of State concerning matters brought to the attention of the Advisory Committee that relate to a program, activity, event or any combination thereof designed to increase or facilitate participatory democracy, including, without limitation, the interaction of citizens with governing bodies in the formulation and implementation of public policy;

(c)Establish

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1. The Advisory Committee shall:
(a) Assist the Secretary of State in identifying and proposing programs that support participatory democracy and solutions to any problem concerning the level of participatory democracy, including, without limitation, proposing methods to involve the news media in the process of addressing and proposing solutions to such a problem;
(b) Make recommendations to and discuss recommendations with the Secretary of State concerning matters brought to the attention of the Advisory Committee that relate to a program, activity, event or any combination thereof designed to increase or facilitate participatory democracy, including, without limitation, the interaction of citizens with governing bodies in the formulation and implementation of public policy;
(c) Establish a “Jean Ford Democracy Award” to honor citizens who perform exemplary service in promoting participatory democracy in this State;
(d) Support projects by national, state and local entities that encourage and advance participatory democracy, including programs established by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the State Bar of Nevada, and other public and private organizations; and
(e) Advise the Secretary of State and the Governor concerning the substance of any proclamation issued by the Governor pursuant to NRS 236.035 .
2. The Advisory Committee may establish a panel to assist the Advisory Committee in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. The panel may consist of:
(a) Representatives of organizations, associations, groups or other entities committed to improving participatory democracy in this State, including, without limitation, representatives of committees that are led by youths and established to improve the teaching of the principles of participatory democracy in the schools, colleges and universities of this State; and
(b) Any other interested persons with relevant knowledge.