Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.140
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Superintendent: General duties
Official statutory text
The superintendent of a facility shall:
1. Exercise general supervision of the facility.
2. Make and revise rules and regulations for the government of the facility, for the preservation of order and for the enforcement of discipline.
3. Invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the enforcement of the orders of the superintendent or the provisions of this chapter.
4. Assume responsibility for and supervise the fiscal affairs of the facility.
5. Record and file all bonds and contracts.
6. Purchase supplies and equipment for the facility as the superintendent deems necessary.
7. Keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings.
8. Assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents pertaining to the office of the superintendent.
9. Submit certain reports and information to the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services, including, but not limited to: (a) Quarterly reports; (b) Biennial reports before September 1 of each even-numbered year covering the biennium ending June 30 of that year, regarding the condition, operation, functioning and anticipated needs of the facility; and (c) Material on which to base proposed legislation.
10. Keep the public informed by disseminating information regarding the activities and operation of the facility and correctional problems involving children.
1. Exercise general supervision of the facility.
2. Make and revise rules and regulations for the government of the facility, for the preservation of order and for the enforcement of discipline.
3. Invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the enforcement of the orders of the superintendent or the provisions of this chapter.
4. Assume responsibility for and supervise the fiscal affairs of the facility.
5. Record and file all bonds and contracts.
6. Purchase supplies and equipment for the facility as the superintendent deems necessary.
7. Keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings.
8. Assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents pertaining to the office of the superintendent.
9. Submit certain reports and information to the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services, including, but not limited to: (a) Quarterly reports; (b) Biennial reports before September 1 of each even-numbered year covering the biennium ending June 30 of that year, regarding the condition, operation, functioning and anticipated needs of the facility; and (c) Material on which to base proposed legislation.
10. Keep the public informed by disseminating information regarding the activities and operation of the facility and correctional problems involving children.
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