We have elsewhere discussed how the Legislature has instructed we construe the statutory powers a GID may exercise. Here we discuss how courts have instructed we construe statutes of all types which impact GIDs. Although there are a number of … Continue reading →
But for a judicial confirmation petition which “pray(s for)…judicial examination and determination of the validity of any power conferred or of any instrument, act or project of the municipality, whether or not such power has been exercised, such instrument has … Continue reading →
What remedies are available to a GID assuming one or more members of the public allege the former is exceeding its limited powers? The answer appears at NRS 43.100(1) which instructs that: “The governing body…(of a)…municipality…may file or cause to … Continue reading →
What remedies are available to members of the general assuming one or more allege the District is exceeding its limited powers? The answer is simple. There are none! Some years ago a member of the public brought suit against the Incline … Continue reading →
They’re taxes. And what follows are the reasons why. As we’ve demonstrated elsewhere, “each year the District establishes…annual Recreation…and Beach Facility Fee(s)…collected from property owners within the District through a levy placed on the(ir) property tax bill(s). As part of the … Continue reading →
They’re taxes. And what follows are the reasons why. As we’ve demonstrated elsewhere, “each year, the District establishes…annual Recreation…and Beach Facility Fee(s)…collected from property owners within the District through a levy placed on the(ir) property tax bill(s)…As part of the … Continue reading →
In a word, no! As we’ve elsewhere stated, given “the Nevada Constitution is The ‘Supreme Law of The State which `control[s] over any conflicting statutory provisions,’” “it is fundamental to our federal, constitutional system of government that a State legislature … Continue reading →
In a word, no! As elsewhere explained, “In a nonexchange transaction, a government gives (or receives) value without directly receiving (or giving) equal value in return. This is different from an exchange transaction, in which each party receives and gives … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere discussed, the District not only has the power to levy an ad valorem tax against all non-exempt parcels within its boundaries, but it actually takes advantage of this power. However, there are explicit monetary limits on the … Continue reading →
In a word, no! Given “the Nevada Constitution is The ‘Supreme Law of The State which `control[s] over any conflicting statutory provisions,’” “it is fundamental to our federal, constitutional system of government that a State legislature (or here a limited … Continue reading →