Nevada § 245.200 - Leaves of absence for elected county officers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 245.200 — Leaves of absence for elected county officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 245.200. Leaves of absence for elected county officers
1. The board of county commissioners in any county is authorized and empowered to
grant leave of absence to any county officer, authorized to appoint a deputy, for
a period not exceeding 6 months, if in the discretion of the board such a course appears
proper. 2. The officer desiring leave of absence shall first make application in writing to
the board of county commissioners for such leave, and a copy of the application shall
be published in some newspaper of the county at least 1 month previous to the granting
of such leave. If there be no newspaper published in the county, copies of the application shall
be posted in at least three public places in the county. Publication or posting shall be at the expense of the applicant. 3. The application shall contain the name of a competent deputy who is to be appointed
by the officer applying for leave of absence, and who shall serve without expense
to the county.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 245.200
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 245.200 cover?
Section 245.200 ("Leaves of absence for elected county officers") 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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