NRS 706.176 Appointment of Deputy Commissioner; employment of compliance enforcement officers and other personnel by Authority.

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1. The Authority shall appoint a Deputy Commissioner who:

(a)Must be knowledgeable and experienced in public administration and fiscal management;

(b)Must be knowledgeable in the areas of motor carrier regulation by the Authority; and

(c)Must be independent of and have no pecuniary interest in any entity regulated by the Authority.

2. The Deputy Commissioner shall:

(a)Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Authority and is responsible for directing the daily operation of the Authority, including, without limitation:

(1)Budget preparation;

(2)Administration;

(3)Human resources;

(4)Purchases and acquisitions made by the Authority; and

(5)Contracts and leases entered into by the Authority;

(b)Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the Authority;

(c)Oversee:

(1)The review of applications for certificates, permits and modifications of tariffs;

(2)The maintenance of a hearing calendar of all matters pending before the Authority; and

(3)Compliance with and enforcement of state statutes and regulations pertaining to motor carriers which are regulated by the Authority; and

(d)Authenticate documents and serve as custodian of all agency records.

3. The Deputy Commissioner is in the unclassified service of the State.

4. The Authority shall employ compliance enforcement officers whose duties shall include, without limitation, enforcement activities to ensure motor carriers are operating in compliance with state statutes and regulations, conducting operational inspections of motor carriers and investigating complaints against motor carriers.

5. The Authority may employ such other personnel as may be necessary.