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N.R.S. 293C.225 – Recommendations by chair of persons suitable for service

Overview of Statute

This section allows for the chairs of election boards to recommend persons to serve as members of the election board.

Statute

The city clerk may provide, by rule or regulation, for the:

1.  Recommendation, by the persons selected as chairs of election boards, of suitable persons to serve as members of election boards; and

2.  Recommendations, by the chairs, of suitable persons to serve in the case of vacancies.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 3424)

Definition [Election board]

The persons appointed by each county or city clerk to assist in the conduct of an election.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293B.027.

Definition [Clerk]

The election board officer designated or assigned to make the record of the election in the roster, tally list and challenge list in the precinct, district or polling place in which such officer is appointed.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.040.

Definition [Board]

As used in NRS 295.075 to 295.125, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “board” means the board of county commissioners.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 295.075.

Definition [Person]

1.  A natural person;

2.  Any form of business or social organization;

3.  Any nongovernmental legal entity, including, without limitation, a corporation, partnership, association, trust, unincorporated organization, labor union, committee for political action, political party and committee sponsored by a political party; or

4.  A government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.009.