1. In each county having a population of 100,000 or more the board of county commissioners shall by ordinance establish a merit personnel system for all employees of the county except those exempted under the provisions of NRS 245.213 to 245.216, inclusive.
2. In each county having a population of less than 100,000 the board of county commissioners may by ordinance establish a merit personnel system for all employees of the county except those exempted under the provisions of NRS 245.213 to 245.216, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 827; A 1969, 1545; 1973, 1139; 1979, 339, 521, 1331)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 245 - Counties: Officers and Employees Generally
NRS 245.010 - Certificates of election of county officers.
NRS 245.040 - Office hours of certain county officers; branch offices; penalties.
NRS 245.044 - Payment for longevity for elected county officers; option not to receive payment.
NRS 245.045 - Salaries of appointive county officers and employees fixed by ordinance or resolution.
NRS 245.050 - Biweekly or semimonthly payment of salaries.
NRS 245.060 - Travel expenses: Reimbursement; per diem allowance.
NRS 245.063 - Use of testing as factor in promotion of employees: Requirements; appeals; exception.
NRS 245.065 - Public hearing for dismissed employee in certain counties.
NRS 245.070 - County officers to contract only when authorized by commissioners.
NRS 245.075 - County officer not to be interested in certain contracts or purchases; penalties.
NRS 245.110 - Nevada Ethics in Government Law inapplicable to certain transactions.
NRS 245.120 - County officers may sell indebtedness for personal services rendered.
NRS 245.125 - Deposit and payment of money not belonging to county or its officers or employees.
NRS 245.140 - Certification of cause of certain vacancies.
NRS 245.150 - Certification of vacancy to Secretary of State.
NRS 245.160 - When commissioners declare an office vacant.
NRS 245.180 - Temporary appointments.
NRS 245.185 - Temporary limited appointments of certified persons with disabilities.
NRS 245.200 - Leaves of absence for elected county officers.
NRS 245.211 - Pension or insurance for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled.
NRS 245.213 - Establishment of merit system.
NRS 245.214 - Administration by board of county commissioners.