1. The Executive Director shall:
(a) Oversee all of the functions of the Department of Indigent Defense Services;
(b) Serve as the Secretary of the Board without additional compensation;
(c) Report to the Board on Indigent Defense Services regarding the work of the Department and provide such information to the Board as directed by the Board;
(d) Assist the Board in determining necessary and appropriate regulations to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the Department;
(e) Establish the proposed budget for the Department and submit the proposed budget for approval of the Board;
(f) Prepare an annual report concerning indigent defense services in this State which includes information collected by the Department and such other information as requested by the Board; and
(g) Take any other actions necessary to ensure that adequate and appropriate indigent defense services are provided in this State.
2. The report prepared pursuant to paragraph (f) of subsection 1 must be submitted for input from the Board. The final report must be submitted on or before July 1 of each year to the Nevada Supreme Court, the Legislature and the Office of the Governor. The report may include any recommendations for legislation to improve indigent defense services in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2884)