Nevada § 218A.700 - Residency requirements; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 218A.700 — Residency requirements; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 218A.700. Residency requirements; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, when the Legislature or a member
thereof discharges a duty or exercises a power conferred by law to appoint a person
to a new term or to fill a vacancy on a board, commission, committee, council, authority
or similar body, the appointing authority shall appoint a person who has, in accordance
with the provisions of NRS 281.050 , actually, as opposed to constructively, resided, for at least 6 months immediately
preceding the date of the appointment: (a) In this State; and (b) If current residency in a particular county, district, ward, subdistrict or any
other unit is prescribed by the provisions of law that govern the position, also in
that county, district, ward, subdistrict or other unit. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if: (a) A requirement of law concerning another characteristic or status that a member
must possess, including, without limitation, membership in another organization, would
make it impossible to fulfill the provisions of subsection 1; or (b) The membership of the particular board, commission, committee, council, authority
or similar body includes residents of another state and the provisions of subsection
1 would conflict with a requirement that applies to all members of that body.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 218A.700
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 218A.700 cover?
Section 218A.700 ("Residency requirements; exceptions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 218A.700?
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