427A.127 - Appointment of advocates to assist Ombudsman; Administrator authorized to create volunteer advocacy program and appoint volunteer advocates. - Nevada Statutes

427A.127  Appointment of advocates to assist Ombudsman; Administrator authorized to create volunteer advocacy program and appoint volunteer advocates.  

      1.  The Administrator may appoint one or more advocates to assist the Ombudsman who are within the Division and in the classified service of the State. Each advocate shall perform his or her duties at the direction of the Ombudsman.

      2.  The Administrator may:

      (a) Create a volunteer advocacy program within the Division to be administered by the Ombudsman under the direction of the Administrator; and

      (b) Appoint volunteer advocates who may act as representatives of the Ombudsman.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 1485; A 2009, 42)