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Nevada Commission on Ethics approves consent order for Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich
Summary
The Nevada Commission on Ethics accepted a stipulated consent order finding a willful disclosure violation by Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich, with a one-year compliance period and required advisory opinion and ethics training.
The Nevada Commission on Ethics on April 10 approved a stipulated consent order finding that Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich committed a willful violation of the disclosure provisions of Nevada’s ethics law.
The commission accepted a negotiated agreement in a public meeting after attorneys for the parties described the investigation and settlement. Executive Director Ross Armstrong told commissioners the complaint, filed Aug. 26, 2024, alleged improper use of Boskovich’s position involving his ex‑spouse and his daughter, both employees of Nye County. Armstrong said the commission accepted jurisdiction and investigated disclosure and abstention rules under NRS Chapter 281A, and that Boskovich waived a review panel and negotiated an early settlement.
Armstrong said the agreed disposition was one willful violation of NRS 281A.420 (disclosure requirements), to be monitored for one year. If Boskovich shows continued compliance during the monitoring period, the willful finding will be reduced to a non‑willful violation. Armstrong described the posture as distinct from a deferral agreement and said staff had observed Boskovich making appropriate disclosures at Nye County Commission meetings since the investigation began.
Rebecca Brouss, counsel for Boskovich, said Boskovich ‘‘truly wanted to be in compliance’’ and expressed appreciation for Armstrong’s assistance. Brouss noted that Boskovich had difficulty ‘‘wrapping his head around’’ the practical steps needed given that his ex‑spouse later became county manager. Armstrong said Boskovich must seek an advisory opinion from the commission for clarity about future conflicts and must complete Nevada Ethics Online training.
Commissioners moved to accept the stipulation, directing commission counsel to finalize it in legal form. The motion carried unanimously.
The consent order will remain under the commission’s monitoring for one year; after that period the matter may be reclassified depending on Boskovich’s compliance record.
Commission action and next steps are a matter of public record; the commission noted that the agreement included a training requirement and advisory‑opinion requirement to help prevent recurrence.
