2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 417 - Veterans’ Services and Honorary Recognition Related to Military Service
NRS 417.0195 - Duties; annual report.

1. Identify and prioritize the needs of veterans and servicemen and servicewomen and their families in this State.

2. Study the coordination of the efforts of the Federal Government, State Government, local governments and private entities to meet the needs of veterans and servicemen and servicewomen and their families in this State.

3. Develop and disseminate best practices for improving outcomes for veterans and servicemen and servicewomen and their families through policy recommendations at the state and local governmental levels.

4. Foster the development and dissemination of research and policy for improving outcomes for veterans and servicemen and servicewomen and their families.

5. Develop and administer a fellowship program to increase research on improving outcomes for veterans and servicemen and servicewomen and their families, including, without limitation, in the areas of education, employment and wellness. The program must include, without limitation, publication of peer-reviewed materials and an annual conference.

6. Cultivate leadership opportunities for veterans.

7. Develop models for outreach to and engagement of veterans.

8. On or before February 15 of each year, submit a report concerning the activities of the Council during the preceding calendar year, including the information synthesized and compiled pursuant to NRS 417.0194 and the annual report submitted to the Council by the Nevada Veterans Services Commission pursuant to NRS 417.190, and any recommendations of the Council to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:

(a) If the Legislature is in session, the standing committees of the Legislature which have jurisdiction of the subject matter; or

(b) If the Legislature is not in session, the Legislative Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 2498; A 2015, 3933)