Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 233.140 - Commission: Duties The Commission shall:
1. Foster mutual understanding and respect among all groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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 groups, including, without limitation, those based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, nationality and ethnicity, 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.6. Develop and carry out programs of education and disseminate information as necessary to inform employers, employees, employment agencies and job applicants about their rights and responsibilities set forth in NRS 613.4353 to 613.4383, inclusive.Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1965, 695; 1975, 1453; 1977, 49, 1603; 1991, 1019; 2017, 1060, 1788Amended by 2017, Ch. 319,§17, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2017, Ch. 197,§2, eff. 7/1/2017.Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1965, 695; 1975, 1453; 1977, 49, 1603; 1991, 1019