Nevada § 266.007 - Special election may be held upon determination by city council that emergency exists
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 266.007 — Special election may be held upon determination by city council that emergency exists, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 266.007. Special election may be held upon determination by city council that emergency exists
1. For the purposes of NRS 266.290 and 266.386 , a special election may be held only if the city council determines, by a unanimous
vote, that an emergency exists. 2. The determination made by the city council is conclusive unless it is shown that
the city council acted with fraud or a gross abuse of discretion. An action to challenge the determination made by the city council must be commenced
within 15 days after the city council's determination is final. 3. As used in this section, “emergency” means any unexpected occurrence or combination
of occurrences which requires immediate action by the city council to prevent or mitigate
a substantial financial loss to the city or to enable the city council to provide
an essential service to the residents of the city.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 266.007
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 266.007 cover?
Section 266.007 ("Special election may be held upon determination by city council that emergency exists") 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.
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