Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 285 - Awards to State Employees
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 285 – Awards to State Employees provides the administrative rules and procedures for recognizing and rewarding state employees for exemplary service, efficiency, or innovations that benefit the State of Nevada.
This chapter supplements Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 285, which governs incentive awards and commendations for public service.
🔍 Overview of NAC Chapter 285 – Awards to State Employees
This chapter is focused on formal award programs that encourage improved performance and cost-saving innovations by state personnel.
✅ Key Provisions in NAC Chapter 285 Include:
Types of Awards
Cash awards for cost-saving ideas or efficiency improvements
Certificates of commendation for meritorious service
Team awards for collaborative innovations
Eligibility Criteria
State employees must be in good standing
Ideas must result in measurable benefits (e.g., cost savings, improved operations)
Award eligibility may exclude employees whose job duties already include the task submitted for recognition
Nomination and Submission Process
Proposals or nominations must be submitted in writing
Detailed documentation of the proposed improvement or service must be included
Supervisor and agency head reviews are often required
Evaluation of Proposals
A designated committee or panel reviews submissions
Evaluations consider:
Originality of the idea
Cost-benefit analysis
Feasibility and implementation
Award Determination and Amounts
Cash awards are often capped or based on a percentage of savings to the state
Non-monetary awards may include plaques or public recognition
Appeal or Reconsideration Process
Guidelines may allow employees to request reconsideration if a submission is denied
📘 Related Legal Authority
NRS Chapter 285 – Awards to State Employees
Empowers the Administrator of the Division of Human Resource Management to implement and oversee the awards program
Nevada Division of Human Resource Management – Administers the program
RELATED Blog
0 comments