Rule 6.5 . Chief judge.

(a) Selection and term. The justices of the peace shall select a chief judge for a term of 2 years. However, by unanimous consent, the term may be extended for a subsequent 2-year term. (b) Duties and responsibilities. The chief judge must: (1) Be responsible for the chief judge’s own calendar. (2) Be responsible for the administration of court rules and regulations. (3) Consider and rule on any ex parte applications for orders in cases that have not been assigned. (4) Hear or reassign emergency matters when the assigned judge is absent or otherwise unavailable. (5) Designate another judge to perform the duties of chief judge when the chief judge is absent. (6) Oversee all administrative and clerical work and functions of the court as set forth in NRS Chapter 4 . (7) Designate judicial assignments in the event of a recusal. (8) Supervise case/docket management. (9) Meet with county management or board of county commissioners as needed. (10) Serve as signatory authority where needed. (c) Removal as chief judge. The chief judge may be removed from the position of chief by a majority vote of the judges present at a duly noticed meeting. Any judge may appeal any order of the chief judge to the full panel of the judges. Any order of the chief judge can only be reversed by majority vote of the judges attending a regularly scheduled meeting. (d) To facilitate the business of the court, the chief judge may delegate the duties prescribed in these rules to other judges.