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    THE STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT

    EXECUTIVE BRANCH
    2011 Presession Orientation Briefing

    Michael J. Stewart Supervising Principal Research Analyst Research Division Legislative Counsel Bureau
    January 19, 2011

    Nevada Government Three Branches of Government


    The Executive Branch The Judiciary The Legislature Checks & Balances -One branch of government serves to keep the other two branches in check.

    Nevada Government -- Executive Branch - All levels of government federal, state, and local have an Executive Branch. The Executive Branch at the state level, primarily directed by the Governor, is responsible for carrying out the laws enacted by the Legislature. Nevadas 17 counties, along with over two dozen cities and towns, provide additional services and governances at the local level. Other forms of local government: School Districts General Improvement Districts Various Special and Local Improvement Districts

    Nevada Government -- Constitutional Officers -Constitutional officers are elected for four-year terms and their duties are set forth in the Nevada Constitution and statute. GovernorChief executive of the State. Lieutenant GovernorPresides over the Nevada Senate and casts a vote in the case of a tie, fills any vacancy during the term of the Governor, and chairs the Commissions on Tourism and Economic Development. Secretary of StateResponsible for overseeing elections, commercial recordings, securities, and notaries.

    Nevada Government -- Constitutional Officers cont. - State TreasurerOversees State Treasury, sets investment policies for state funds, and administers the Unclaimed Property Division and the Millennium Scholarship Program, along with other college savings programs. State ControllerResponsible for paying the States debts, including state employees salaries, maintains the official accounting records, and prepares the annual statement of the States financial status and public debt. Attorney GeneralActs as the chief law enforcement officer, provides legal services to the State and State agencies, and defends or prosecutes litigation involving the State or State agencies.

    The Governor oversees a number of statutorily created departments to carry out the laws.
    Administration Agriculture Business & Industry Conservation & Natural Resources Corrections Cultural Affairs Employment, Training, & Rehabilitation Health & Human Services Information Technology Motor Vehicles Office of the Military Personnel Public Safety Taxation Transportation Office of Veterans Services Wildlife

    Executive Branch Departments

    Two State entities have separate elected boards:


    State Board of Education (Dept. of Education) Nevada System of Higher Educations Board of Regents

    The Governor also has appointing authority. The Governor also plays a critical role in the legislative process:

    Prepares & presents the two-year budget Nevada Constitution gives the Governor veto power The Governor may also call the Legislature into special session and set the agenda for the special session.

    Nevada State Government on the Internet


    State of Nevada Home Page

    www.nv.gov

    Local Government -- County


    The Nevada Constitution provides for the existence and creation of counties by the Nevada Legislature. County names, boundaries, and county powers are set by statute. For lawmaking purposes, counties are often grouped according to population (based on last Census).

    POPULATION RANGE Over 400,000 Under 400,000 Over 100,000

    COUNTY Clark Washoe Carson City

    POPULATION (2000) 1,375,765 339,486 52,457 41,259 45,291 23,982 16,106 34,501 32,485 971 1,651 5,794 4,165 5,071 6,693 3,399 9,181

    Under 100,000 Over 40,000

    Douglas Elko Churchill

    Under 40,000 Over 10,000

    Humboldt Lyon Nye Esmeralda Eureka Lander

    Under 10,000

    Lincoln Mineral Pershing Storey White Pine

    Nevadas Counties on the Internet


    The Nevada Association of Counties Internet Web Site: www.nvnaco.org

    Local Government Cities


    Nevada law provides for the creation of cities and towns. Cities can be incorporated by a special act charter cities or incorporated by general law through a petition process (Chapter 266 of the NRS) 19 incorporated cities in Nevada 12 charter cities and 7 general law cities.

    The Legislature sets the structure and powers of city councils and grants various powers to cities.
    Categories of Cities (NRS 266.055) I II III Population 50,000 or more 5,000 up to 49,999 4,999 or less

    Local Government -- Towns


    Nevada law provides for the formation of two types unincorporated towns:
    Town board form of government
    (currently only Round Mountain in Nye County)

    Towns formed under the Unincorporated Town Government Law (towns in Clark and Washoe Counties must be formed this way). Under these provisions, the Town Board is governed by the County Commission and serves as a liaison between the commissioners and the residents of the town.

    Nevadas Cities & Towns on the Internet


    Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities www.nvleague.org

    Other Forms of Local Government


    Nevada law authorizes the creation of: General Improvement Districts (GIDs)
    Created by a resolution of the county commission or by a petition presented to the commission by a property owner. Governed by an elected board of trustees. Services provided include: utilities, water, sewer, sanitation, cemeteries, recreation facilities, television and radio, sidewalks, storm drainage, fire protection, and emergency/medical. Funding comes from special assessments, usage fees, and property taxes. GIDs also have borrowing powers and may issue revenue bonds.

    Other Forms of Local Government (cont.)


    Special Improvement Districts
    Created by a resolution of the county commission or by a petition presented to the commission by a property owner. Can include GIDs as well as water and sanitation districts, swimming pool districts, municipal power districts, or any other quasimunicipal districts. Proposed by a majority of land owners to be benefited by the construction of power plants and the distribution of electrical energy, sewer systems, or the acquisition or construction of water systems.

    Local Improvement Districts

    Other Forms of Local Government (cont.)


    Tourism Improvement Districts
    Recently authorized by the Legislature to provide incentives for tourism-related activities. The governing body of a municipality may create, by ordinance, a tourism improvement district in order to acquire, improve, equip, operate, and maintain an economic development project within the district boundaries. Under certain circumstances, the pledge of certain sales and use tax proceeds and state funding may be used for certain projects for the promotion of economic development and tourism. School districts are considered local governments. Boundaries are the same as county boundaries. Size and election procedures are set by state law.

    School Districts

    For More Information


    Visit the Nevada Legislatures Web site:

    www.leg.state.nv.us

    Questions?

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