2021 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 612 - Unemployment Compensation
NRS 612.220 - General powers and duties of Administrator.

The Administrator:

1. Shall administer this chapter.

2. Is responsible for the administration, through the Administrator of the Commission on Postsecondary Education, of the provisions of NRS 394.383 to 394.560, inclusive.

3. Has power and authority to adopt, amend or rescind such rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of federal law, to employ, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such persons, make such expenditures, require such reports, make such investigations, and take such other action as the Administrator deems necessary or suitable to that end.

4. Shall determine his or her own organization and methods of procedure for the Division in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

5. To the extent allowed by federal law, may, by regulation, suspend, modify, amend or waive any requirement of this chapter for the duration of a state of emergency or declaration of disaster proclaimed pursuant to NRS 414.070 and for any additional period of time during which the emergency or disaster directly affects the requirement of this chapter if:

(a) The Administrator determines the action is:

(1) In the best interest of the Division, this State or the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this State; or

(2) Necessary to comply with instructions received from the Department of Labor; and

(b) The action of the Administrator is approved by the Governor.

[Part 4:59:1941; A 1945, 119; 1955, 518] — (NRS A 1977, 1389; 1993, 1808; 2017, 3490; 2019, 2460; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 83)