NAC477.288. Interlocal agreements: Review by State Fire Marshal.

     1. A request by a local government for an interlocal agreement pursuant to the provisions of NRS 477.030 must:

     (a) Identify the local government and designate those persons who will represent the local government for the purposes of the interlocal agreement.

     (b) Be accompanied by an official resolution executed by the local government which petitions the State Fire Marshal to develop, in cooperation with the local government, an interlocal agreement and describes the authority or duties being requested for delegation.

     2. The State Fire Marshal, upon the receipt of such a request, will assign personnel from the State Fire Marshal Division to determine if the proposed program and the ability of the personnel of the local government are substantially equivalent to the program and ability of the State Fire Marshal.

     3. Personnel assigned by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this section shall complete the review within 60 days and recommend that the request be approved, returned for further development or disapproved.

     4. The State Fire Marshal is the final administrative authority and will determine which authority or duties may be assigned to the local government pursuant to the interlocal agreement. The State Fire Marshal may require reports on the activities being performed pursuant to the provisions of an interlocal agreement.

     5. The State Fire Marshal may revoke an interlocal agreement with a local government if the local government fails to:

     (a) Supply the required reports; or

     (b) Cooperate with the State Fire Marshal in verifying the equivalency of personnel and programs.

     6. The State Fire Marshal will:

     (a) Notify the local government if he or she intends to improve, update or otherwise change any program which is part of an interlocal agreement with the local government; and

     (b) Allow adequate time for the local government to adjust its personnel, programs or training to conform with the change.

     (Added to NAC by St. Fire Marshal, eff. 2-17-94)