Senate Bill No. 559–Committee on Finance

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AN ACT relating to the department of museums, library and arts; revising the qualifications

of the director of the department; and providing other matters properly relating

thereto.

 

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. NRS 378.0086 is hereby amended to read as follows:

378.0086 The director:

1. Is appointed by and responsible to the governor, and serves at the

pleasure of the governor.

2. Is in the unclassified service of the state.

3. Shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.

4. Must be selected with special reference to training, experience,

capacity and interest in cultural resources, arts or library or archive

management, or any combination thereof. His knowledge and abilities

must include, without limitation:

(a) A comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and a

working knowledge of broad principles relating to subject matters under

his administrative direction;

(b) The administrative ability to assess the adequacy of agency

operations and the protection of the public interest as related to the

subject matters;

(c) The ability to organize and present oral and written

communications to the governor, the legislature and other pertinent

officials or persons; and

(d) The ability to oversee the carrying out of the statutory

responsibilities of the department and of the policies, rules and

regulations of the department.

5. Must have demonstrated ability and 4 years of experience

administering a major public agency [in the field of museums, libraries or

arts, or a related agency.] or in business administration.

6. Must have [an advanced degree in the humanities, history, science,

the arts, library science, or a related field, or in public administration.] a

degree from an accredited 4-year college or university.

Sec. 2. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval.

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