Nevada Revised Statutes Section 439.100 - Public Health and Safety

State Health Officer: Appointment; vacancy; unclassified service.

1. The Director shall appoint a State Health Officer.

2. The position of State Health Officer must be filled by the Director within 6 months after it becomes vacant, except that if a qualified applicant does not accept the position within that period, the Director shall continue his efforts to fill the position until a qualified person accepts the appointment.

3. The State Health Officer is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Director.

Last modified: February 26, 2006