NRS 281A.160
“Public officer” defined.
1.
“Public officer” means a person who is:(a)
Elected or appointed to a position which:(1)
Is established by the Constitution of the State of Nevada, a statute of this State or a charter or ordinance of any county, city or other political subdivision; and(2)
Involves the exercise of a public power, trust or duty; or(b)
Designated as a public officer for the purposes of this chapter pursuant to NRS 281A.182.2.
As used in this section, “the exercise of a public power, trust or duty” means:(a)
Actions taken in an official capacity which involve a substantial and material exercise of administrative discretion in the formulation of public policy;(b)
The expenditure of public money; and(c)
The administration of laws and rules of the State or any county, city or other political subdivision.3.
“Public officer” does not include:(a)
Any justice, judge or other officer of the court system;(b)
Any member of a board, commission or other body whose function is advisory;(c)
Any member of a special district whose official duties do not include the formulation of a budget for the district or the authorization of the expenditure of the district’s money; or(d)
A county health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.290.4.
“Public office” does not include an office held by:(a)
Any justice, judge or other officer of the court system;(b)
Any member of a board, commission or other body whose function is advisory;(c)
Any member of a special district whose official duties do not include the formulation of a budget for the district or the authorization of the expenditure of the district’s money; or(d)
A county health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.290.
Source:
Section 281A.160 — “Public officer” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-281A.html#NRS281ASec160.