Nevada Revised Statutes 450.520 – Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election
1. For the purposes of NRS 450.043, 450.060 and 450.280, a special election may be held only if the board of county commissioners determines, by a unanimous vote, that an emergency exists.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 450.520
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
2. The determination made by the board is conclusive unless it is shown that the board acted with fraud or a gross abuse of discretion. An action to challenge the determination made by the board must be commenced within 15 days after the board’s determination is final.
3. As used in this section, ’emergency’ means any unexpected occurrence or combination of occurrences which requires immediate action by the board to prevent or mitigate a substantial financial loss to the county or to enable the board to provide an essential service to the residents of the county.