NRS 232.515 Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; qualifications.

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NRS 232.515 Director: Appointment; classification; other employment prohibited; qualifications. The Director:

1. Is appointed by, is responsible to, 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. The Director may participate in any technical studies, statistical research, seminars or other educational activities, in the same manner as any chief of a division of the Department, to educate persons about the duties, programs and activities of the Department or to improve the administration and effectiveness of the Department, if such participation does not interfere with the performance of his or her duties as Director of the Department.

4. Must have had at least 5 years of responsible administrative experience in public or business administration or must possess broad management skills in areas related to the functions of agencies composing the Department.

5. Must be selected with special reference to his or her training, experience and aptitude for coordinating agencies dealing with commercial activities that are subject to the regulatory authority of the Department. The Director’s knowledge and abilities should include the following:

(a)A comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and a working knowledge of broad principles relating to subject matters under his or her 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 fields.

(c)An ability to organize and present oral and written communication to the Governor, the Legislature and other pertinent officials or persons.

(d)An ability to oversee the carrying out of the statutory responsibilities of the Department and departmental policies, rules and regulations.