2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 232 - State Departments
NRS 232.0085 - Requirements related to minority groups: Designation and duties of diversity and inclusion liaison. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
Each state agency that interacts or communicates with minority groups or offers programs and services that affect minority groups shall, to the extent practicable, designate a diversity and inclusion liaison. The diversity and inclusion liaison shall:
1. Assist the state agency with:
(a) Promoting effective communication with minority groups;
(b) Promoting cultural competency in providing effective services to minority groups; and
(c) Establishing a method for notifying employees of a state agency of the provisions of NRS 232.0083 to 232.0087, inclusive.
2. Serve as a contact person who shall maintain ongoing communication between the state agency and members of minority groups.
3. Provide technical assistance to the state agency on new programs and services offered by the state agency that are intended to increase accessibility and inclusivity for members of minority groups.
4. Collaborate with diversity and inclusion liaisons designated by other state agencies to increase the accessibility and inclusivity of services to members of minority groups.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3227, effective January 1, 2022)
