1.  The Department shall appoint a State Public Health Dental Hygienist, who may serve in the unclassified service of the State or as a contractor for the Department. The State Public Health Dental Hygienist:

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(a) Must be a resident of this State;

(b) May, but is not required to, hold a current license to practice dental hygiene issued pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS with a special endorsement issued pursuant to NRS 631.287; and

(c) Must be appointed on the basis of his or her education, training and experience and his or her interest in public health dental hygiene and related programs.

2.  The State Public Health Dental Hygienist:

(a) Shall work collaboratively with the State Dental Health Officer in carrying out his or her duties; and

(b) May:

(1) Provide advice and make recommendations to the Advisory Committee and the Department regarding programs in this State for public health dental hygiene; and

(2) If he or she holds a license to practice dental hygiene issued pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS with a special endorsement issued pursuant to NRS 631.287, perform any acts authorized pursuant to NRS 631.287.

3.  The Department may solicit and accept gifts and grants to pay the costs associated with the position of State Public Health Dental Hygienist.