Nevada § 284.385 - Dismissals, demotions and suspensions; regulations
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.385 — Dismissals, demotions and suspensions; regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 284.385. Dismissals, demotions and suspensions; regulations
1. An appointing authority may: (a) Dismiss or demote any permanent classified employee when the appointing authority
considers that the good of the public service will be served thereby. (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.148 , suspend without pay, for disciplinary purposes, a permanent employee for a period
not to exceed 30 days. 2. Before a permanent classified employee is dismissed, involuntarily demoted or suspended,
the appointing authority must consult with the Attorney General or, if the employee
is employed by the Nevada System of Higher Education, the appointing authority's general
counsel, regarding the proposed discipline. After such consultation, the appointing authority may take such lawful action regarding
the proposed discipline as it deems necessary under the circumstances. 3. A dismissal, involuntary demotion or suspension does not become effective until
the employee is notified in writing of the dismissal, involuntary demotion or suspension
and the reasons therefor. The Commission shall adopt regulations setting forth the procedures for properly
notifying the employee of the dismissal, involuntary demotion or suspension and the
reasons therefor. 4. No employee in the classified service may be dismissed for any reason relating
to his or her religion, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 284.385
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 284.385 cover?
Section 284.385 ("Dismissals, demotions and suspensions; regulations") 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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