Public officer defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 169.164
in effectPublic officer means a person elected or appointed to a position which:
1. Is established by the constitution or a statute of this State, or by a charter or ordinance of a political subdivision of this State; and
2. Involves the continuous exercise, as part of the regular and permanent administration of the government, of a public power, trust or duty.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-169.htmlFetched: 6/28/2026
