Nevada § 225.250 - Duties; authority to establish panel

§ 225.250. Duties; authority to establish panel

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.