Nevada Commission on Ethics approves consent order for Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich
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Summary
The Commission approved a consent order finding a willful disclosure violation by Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich tied to votes affecting relatives employed by the county; the order provides a one-year compliance period after which the finding may be reduced to nonwillful if conditions are met.
The Nevada Commission on Ethics on a unanimous vote approved a stipulated consent order finding Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich in willful violation of state disclosure rules tied to votes involving relatives who work for Nye County.
The commission approved a settlement that records one willful violation of NRS 281A (disclosure/abstention) based on the commission’s findings, requires a one-year compliance period, and provides that the violation may be reduced to nonwillful after a year of demonstrated compliance.
Executive Director Ross Armstrong told the commission the complaint (filed Aug. 26, 2024) alleged improper use of position involving Boskovich’s ex‑spouse and daughter, both employees of Nye County. Armstrong said the parties agreed to a single willful violation of “NRS 281A 420 subsection 1” (disclosure requirements) and described a one‑year compliance period after which the violation may be reduced to nonwillful if Boskovich demonstrates adherence to disclosure and abstention rules.
Rebecca Brewer, counsel for Boskovich, said Boskovich appreciated Armstrong’s efforts and “truly wanted to be in compliance,” noting Boskovich’s personal difficulty “wrapping his head around how he can do that in the context of him having two relatives who worked then.” Brewer also said Boskovich would seek an advisory opinion and complete ethics training through Nevada Ethics Online.
Armstrong told the commission that Boskovich waived a review panel, accepted an early stipulated resolution, and that staff had observed subsequent Nye County meetings where Boskovich made appropriate disclosures. The settlement requires Boskovich to seek an advisory opinion and complete ethics training; no pecuniary penalty was specified in the agreement.
A commissioner moved to accept the stipulation, another commissioner seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission directed commission counsel to finalize the stipulation in appropriate legal form.
The case will be monitored for one year; if Boskovich maintains compliance with disclosure and abstention obligations during that period the commission’s determination may be revised to a nonwillful violation.
Background: Armstrong contrasted this consent order with a deferral agreement used in other matters, noting a deferral leads to dismissal, while this consent order records a willful finding that can be reduced upon compliance.
Evidence and next steps: The commission’s order will be memorialized in formal legal form by commission counsel; Boskovich must request the advisory opinion noted in the order and complete the mandated training.
No fines or additional sanctions were announced in the public discussion.
