Nevada § 233.140 - Commission: Duties

§ 233.140. Commission: Duties

The Commission shall: 1. Foster mutual understanding and respect among all groups, including, without limitation,

those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender

identity or expression, and between the sexes in the State. 2. Aid in securing equal health and welfare services and facilities for all the residents

of the State without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

or expression, age, disability or nationality. 3. Study problems arising between groups within the State which may result in tensions,

discrimination or prejudice because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, and formulate

and carry out programs of education and disseminate information with the object of

discouraging and eliminating any such tensions, prejudices or discrimination. 4. Secure the cooperation of various groups, including, without limitation, those

based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,

disability, nationality and ethnicity, veterans' organizations, labor organizations,

business and industry organizations and fraternal, benevolent and service groups,

in educational campaigns devoted to the need for eliminating group prejudice, racial

or area tensions, intolerance or discrimination. 5. Cooperate with and seek the cooperation of federal and state agencies and departments

in carrying out projects within their respective authorities to eliminate intergroup

tensions and to promote intergroup harmony. 6. Develop and carry out programs of education and disseminate information as necessary

to inform employers, employees, employment agencies and job applicants about their

rights and responsibilities set forth in NRS 613.4353 to 613.4383 , inclusive.