NRS279.625. Special election may be held only if emergency exists.

      1.  For the purposes of NRS 279.626 and 279.636, a special election may be held only if the legislative body of the community determines, by a unanimous vote, that an emergency exists.

      2.  The determination made by the legislative body is conclusive unless it is shown that the legislative body acted with fraud or a gross abuse of discretion. An action to challenge the determination made by the legislative body must be commenced within 15 days after the legislative body’s determination is final.

      3.  As used in this section, “emergency” means any unexpected occurrence or combination of occurrences which requires immediate action by the legislative body to prevent or mitigate a substantial financial loss to the community or to enable the legislative body to provide an essential service to the residents of the community.

      (Added to NRS by 1993, 1048)