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Nevada Controller
| Nevada Controller | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | 2 terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Nevada Constitution, Article V, Section 29 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Kim Wallin |
| Officeholder Party: | Democratic |
| Assumed office: | 2006 |
| Compensation: | $97,000 |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 4, 2014 |
| Last election: | November 2, 2010 |
| Other Nevada Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Controller • Superintendent of Public Instruction • Agriculture Director • Insurance Commissioner • Director of Conservation and Natural Resources • Labor Commissioner • Public Utilities Commission • Employment, Training and Rehabilitation | |
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Current officeholder
The current state controller is Kim Wallin (D). She was first elected in 2006 and is serving in her second term.
Authority
The state Constitution addresses the office of the controller in Article V, the Executive Department.
Under Article V, Section 19:
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A Secretary of State, a Treasurer, a Controller, and an Attorney General, shall be elected at the same time and places, and in the same manner as the Governor. |
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this office.
Elections
The Controller of Nevada is a publicly elected official who serves a term of four years in length. As specified in Article V, Section 19 of the Nevada State Constitution, a term-limit of two four year terms is imposed on those who occupy this statewide position.
Vacancies
As established by Article 5, Section 8 of the Nevada Constitution, in the event of a vacancy, the governor fills the office by appointment. The appointee serves until a successor is elected and qualified.
Duties
The controller's main duties include conducting the final audit and settling of all claims against the state, they also must ensure compliance with the intent of the constitution, federal laws and state statutes in this regard. The Controller is also responsible for computing, withholding and accounting all state payroll deductions and also overseeing all records in connection with administration and compliance with federal revenue and income tax laws.
Divisions
There are four main divisions within the office of controller:[1]
- Operations
- Financial reporting
- Information technology
- Debt collection
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
2012
In 2012, the controller was paid an estimated $97,000. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
2010
In 2010, the Nevada Controller was paid an estimated $97,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[2]
Contact Information
Main Office
State Controller's Office
Nevada State Capitol
101 N Carson St. Suite 5
Carson City NV 89701-4786
Phone:(775)684-5750 Fax:(775)684-5695
See also
- Controller
- Kim Wallin
- Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons
- Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
- Nevada Attorney General
- Nevada Secretary of State
- Nevada state executive offices
External links
References
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