1. As executive head of the Department, the Director is responsible for the administration, through the divisions and other units of the Department, of all provisions of law relating to the functions of the Department, except functions assigned by law to the State Environmental Commission, the State Conservation Commission, the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation, the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles or the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Director shall:
(a) Establish departmental goals, objectives and priorities.
(b) Approve divisional goals, objectives and priorities.
(c) Approve divisional and departmental budgets, legislative proposals, contracts, agreements and applications for federal assistance.
(d) Coordinate divisional programs within the Department and coordinate departmental and divisional programs with other departments and with other levels of government.
(e) Appoint the executive head of each division within the Department.
(f) Delegate to the executive heads of the divisions such authorities and responsibilities as the Director deems necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the Department.
(g) Establish new administrative units or programs which may be necessary for the efficient operation of the Department, and alter departmental organization and reassign responsibilities as the Director deems appropriate.
(h) From time to time adopt, amend and rescind such regulations as the Director deems necessary for the administration of the Department.
(i) Consider input from members of the public, industries and representatives of organizations, associations, groups or other entities concerned with matters of conservation and natural resources on the following:
(1) Matters relating to the establishment and maintenance of an adequate policy of forest and watershed protection;
(2) Matters relating to the park and recreational policy of the State;
(3) The use of land within this State which is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government;
(4) The effect of state and federal agencies’ programs and regulations on the users of land under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, and on the problems of those users of land; and
(5) The preservation, protection and use of this State’s natural resources.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Director may enter into cooperative agreements with any federal or state agency or political subdivision of the State, any public or private institution located in or outside the State of Nevada, or any other person, in connection with studies and investigations pertaining to any activities of the Department.
4. This section does not confer upon the Director any powers or duties which are delegated by law to the State Environmental Commission, the State Conservation Commission, the Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation, the Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles or the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council, but the Director may foster cooperative agreements and coordinate programs and activities involving the powers and duties of the Commissions and the Council.
5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 232.159 and 232.161, all gifts of money and other property which the Director is authorized to accept must be accounted for in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Gift Fund which is hereby created as a trust fund.
(Added to NRS by 1957, 647; A 1959, 193; 1967, 417; 1975, 152; 1977, 1117; 1979, 102, 614; 1997, 2535; 2011, 2476; 2013, 3386; 2015, 74; 2017, 3318)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 232 - State Departments
NRS 232.003 - Policy on public engagement incorporating use of Internet and Internet tools.
NRS 232.008 - Disposal of electronic waste by state agencies.
NRS 232.0083 - Requirements related to minority groups: Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
NRS 232.020 - Creation; responsibility for administering law.
NRS 232.030 - Director: Creation of position.
NRS 232.040 - Director: Selection; qualifications.
NRS 232.050 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.
NRS 232.060 - Director: Appointment of staff.
NRS 232.075 - Charges for books, reports and periodicals distributed.
NRS 232.090 - Composition of Department.
NRS 232.140 - Support of Department provided by legislative appropriations; claims.
NRS 232.214 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.
NRS 232.2185 - Directory of public bodies: Duties of Department.
NRS 232.2195 - Duties of Administrative Services Division.
NRS 232.2196 - Department of Administration’s Communications Fund: Creation; nature; claims.
NRS 232.2197 - Department of Administration’s Communications Fund: Revenue.
NRS 232.2198 - Central Mailing Room: Establishment; use; duties of staff.
NRS 232.300 - Creation; divisions; responsibility for administering law.
NRS 232.310 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; qualifications.
NRS 232.320 - Appointment of administrators of divisions; powers and duties of Director.
NRS 232.330 - Director: Employment of staff.
NRS 232.340 - Administrators of divisions: Classification; duties; restrictions on other employment.
NRS 232.350 - Deputies and chief assistants of administrators of divisions.
NRS 232.353 - Adoption of state plans required by Federal Government.
NRS 232.357 - Limitations on sharing confidential information by divisions.
NRS 232.3601 - "Success contract" defined.
NRS 232.3602 - Authority to enter; required provisions; procedure for award; reports.
NRS 232.387 - Appointment of working groups by Chair; duties.
NRS 232.452 - "Advocate" defined.
NRS 232.453 - "Consumer" defined.
NRS 232.454 - "Director" defined.
NRS 232.455 - "Health care plan" defined.
NRS 232.456 - "Prescription drug program" defined.
NRS 232.457 - Applicability of NRS 223.085.
NRS 232.461 - Powers of Advocate; conflicts of interest.
NRS 232.468 - "Advisory Committee" defined.
NRS 232.4685 - "Advocate" defined.
NRS 232.469 - "Health care" defined.
NRS 232.471 - "Manager" defined.
NRS 232.472 - "Minority group" defined.
NRS 232.473 - "Office" defined.
NRS 232.474 - Creation; purposes.
NRS 232.475 - Duties; assistance and cooperation.
NRS 232.476 - Gifts, grants, appropriations or donations; contracts or partnerships; regulations.
NRS 232.477 - Manager: Appointment; classification; qualifications.
NRS 232.478 - Manager: Duties.
NRS 232.479 - Biennial report to Governor and Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.
NRS 232.481 - Grants of money; regulations.
NRS 232.482 - Advisory Committee: Creation; composition; terms of members; vacancies; Chair.
NRS 232.484 - Advisory Committee: Duties.
NRS 232.4851 - "Council" defined.
NRS 232.4852 - "Palliative care" defined.
NRS 232.4853 - "Program" defined.
NRS 232.4854 - "Serious illness" defined.
NRS 232.4856 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Duties.
NRS 232.4961 - "Council" defined.
NRS 232.4962 - "Food donor" defined.
NRS 232.4963 - "Food security" defined.
NRS 232.4964 - "Plan" defined.
NRS 232.4965 - "Program" defined.
NRS 232.4967 - Authority to appoint subcommittees.
NRS 232.498 - "Council" defined.
NRS 232.4981 - Creation; composition; Chair; terms of members.
NRS 232.4983 - Duties; requirement of state and local agencies to collaborate with Council.
NRS 232.510 - Creation; composition.
NRS 232.515 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; qualifications.
NRS 232.525 - Director: Employment of staff.
NRS 232.530 - Chiefs of divisions: Classification; duties; restrictions on other employment.
NRS 232.538 - Housing Division: Principal office.
NRS 232.545 - Investigative Account for Financial Institutions.
NRS 232.548 - Use of alternative means of dispute resolution.
NRS 232.570 - Advisory Council: Creation; composition; vacancies.
NRS 232.580 - Advisory Council: Meetings; officers; bylaws; quorum.
NRS 232.590 - Advisory Council: Salary of members.
NRS 232.600 - Advisory Council: Powers and duties.
NRS 232.620 - Administrator: Responsibilities; other powers and duties.
NRS 232.650 - Employment of staff.
NRS 232.660 - Legal counsel for Division: Appointment; contract services; qualifications; powers.
NRS 232.680 - Payment of costs: Assessments; regulations; federal grants.
NRS 232.690 - Cooperative agreements.
NRS 232.700 - Cooperation of insurers and other divisions and agencies.
NRS 232.820 - Commissioner of Insurance: Appointment; classification.
NRS 232.840 - State agencies required to cooperate and provide information.
NRS 232.845 - Creation; duties of Ombudsman; appointment and classification of Ombudsman.
NRS 232.850 - "Commission" defined.
NRS 232.852 - Creation; membership; officers.
NRS 232.854 - Members: Terms of office; reappointment; vacancies.
NRS 232.856 - Members: Reimbursement for certain expenses.
NRS 232.858 - Meetings; quorum; annual report.
NRS 232.862 - Appointment of committees.
NRS 232.864 - Staff assistance; volunteer workers and consultants.
NRS 232.866 - Gifts, grants and contributions.
NRS 232.910 - Creation; purpose; composition.
NRS 232.920 - Director: Powers and duties.
NRS 232.930 - Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited.
NRS 232.940 - Rehabilitation Division: Composition.
NRS 232.970 - Executive Director: Appointment; classification.