Nevada Code § 233.140

Commission: Duties
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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.

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