2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 233 - Nevada Equal Rights Commission
NRS 233.140 - Commission: Duties.

The Commission shall:

1. Foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious, disabled and ethnic groups and between the sexes in the State.

2. Aid in securing equal health and welfare services and facilities for all the residents of the State without regard to race, religion, sex, age, disability or nationality.

3. Study problems arising between groups within the State which may result in tensions, discrimination or prejudice because of race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, and formulate and carry out programs of education and disseminate information with the object of discouraging and eliminating any such tensions, prejudices or discrimination.

4. Secure the cooperation of various racial, religious, disabled, nationality and ethnic groups, veterans organizations, labor organizations, business and industry organizations and fraternal, benevolent and service groups, in educational campaigns devoted to the need for eliminating group prejudice, racial or area tensions, intolerance or discrimination.

5. Cooperate with and seek the cooperation of federal and state agencies and departments in carrying out projects within their respective authorities to eliminate intergroup tensions and to promote intergroup harmony.

(Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1965, 695; 1975, 1453; 1977, 49, 1603; 1991, 1019)