Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.780 – Letters of caution or instruction: Contents; confidentiality; effect on subsequent ethics complaints
1. In proceedings concerning an ethics complaint, the Commission or the review panel, as appropriate, may issue a letter of caution or instruction to the public officer or employee who is the subject of the ethics complaint to caution or instruct the public officer or employee regarding the propriety of his or her conduct under the statutory ethical standards set forth in this chapter.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.780
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
2. If the Commission or the review panel issues a letter of caution or instruction to the public officer or employee, the letter:
(a) Is confidential and is not a public record pursuant to chapter 239 of NRS.
(b) May be considered in deciding the appropriate action to be taken on any subsequent ethics complaint involving the public officer or employee, unless the letter is not relevant to the issues presented by the subsequent ethics complaint.