Nevada § 268.405 - Public hearing for dismissed employee in certain cities
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.405 — Public hearing for dismissed employee in certain cities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268.405. Public hearing for dismissed employee in certain cities
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when an employee of an incorporated
city (whether organized under the general law or by special charter) other than a
department head, city manager or city administrator who has been employed by the incorporated
city for 12 or more months is dismissed from employment, the employee may request
within 15 days of the date of dismissal a written statement specifically setting forth
the reasons for such dismissal. Within 15 days of the date of such request, the employee shall be furnished such
a written statement. Within 30 days after receipt of such written statement the dismissed employee may,
in writing, request a public hearing before the governing board of the incorporated
city to determine the reasonableness of such action. The governing board of the incorporated city shall grant the dismissed employee
a public hearing within 15 days after the receipt of the written request. At the public hearing, technical rules of evidence shall not apply. 2. The provisions of this section shall not apply to cities organized by special charters
when such special charters and ordinances enacted pursuant thereto provide a civil
service system for such incorporated city and its employees and public hearings are
guaranteed to like employees upon their dismissal from public service.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 268.405
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.405 cover?
Section 268.405 ("Public hearing for dismissed employee in certain cities") 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 § 268.405?
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