NEVADA STATE GOVERNMENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND SIMILAR ENTITIES December 2013 Table of Contents Governor Page 1 Executive Boards Created Statutorily Page 2 Attorney General Page 3 Secretary of State Page 4 State Treasurer Page 4 Nevada System of Higher Education Page 5 Department of Administration Page 6 Department of Agriculture Page 7 Department of Business and Industry Page 9 Department of Conservation and Page 11 Natural Resources Department of Corrections Page 12 Department of Education and Page 13 State Board of Education Department of Employment, Training, and Page 15 Rehabilitation Department of Health and Human Services Page 16 Department of Motor Vehicles Page 21 Department of Public Safety Page 21 Department of Taxation Page 23 Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Page 24 Department of Transportation Page 25 Department of Veterans Services Page 25 Department of Wildlife Page 26 State Gaming Control Board Page 26 Commission on Mineral Resources Page 27 Public Employees Retirement System Page 27 Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Page 27 Policy and Other Boards and Statutory Boards Page 28 Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards Page 31
NEVADA STATE GOVERNMENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND SIMILAR ENTITIES December 2013 GOVERNOR Nevada Commission on Homeland Security NRS 239C.120 2003 16 voting members and other nonvoting members; meets at the call of the chair, but no less than quarterly 10/4/13 Commission on Nuclear Projects NRS 459.0091 1985 P-20W Advisory Council (formerly P-16 Advisory Council) NRS 400.030 2007 meeting schedule not specified 6/10/13 14 voting members; must meet at least quarterly 4/9/13 Board of Economic Development NRS 231.033 2011 New Energy Industry Task Force NRS 701.500 2009 State and Local Government Panel on Renewable and Efficient Energy NRS 701.450 2009 9 voting members and 2 nonvoting members; must meet at least quarterly Director of the Office of Energy and up to 11 members appointed by the Director; meet at the call of the chair Director of the Office of Energy and 7 members appointed by the Director; meet at the call of the Director 11/14/13 3/26/13 Listed as inactive 1
EXECUTIVE BOARDS CREATED STATUTORILY State Board of Finance NRS 355.010 1917 Executive Branch Audit Committee NRS 353A.038 1999 Members are the Governor, State Controller, State Treasurer, 2 other members appointed by the Governor; shall review policies every 4 months Members are the 6 statewide elected officers and 1 member appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 11/06/13 9/27/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled 2
ATTORNEY GENERAL Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence NRS 228.480 2005 Not more than 30 members appointed by the Attorney General; must meet a minimum of 3 times in a calendar year and may meet at other times upon the call of the chair 11/14/13 Committee for the Statewide Alert System NRS 432.350 2003 15 members; no minimum requirements for meetings 8/13/13 Technological Crime Advisory Board Advisory Committee to Study Laws Concerning Sex Offender Registration Substance Abuse Working Group (expires on June 30, 2015) NRS 205A.040 1999 NRS 179D.132 2009 NRS 228.800 2011 13 members (9 appointed by the Governor); must meet at least every quarter Minimum of 8 members; must meet at least 2 times a year Attorney General and 9 members appointed by the AG; must meet at least every 3 months 9/12/13 10/18/13 11/12/13 3
SECRETARY OF STATE Committee to Approve Schedules for the Retention and Disposal of Official State Records Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy NRS 239.073 1993 NRS 225.240 2003 6 members; must meet quarterly and may meet upon the call of the chair Secretary of State and 9 members appointed by the Secretary; meet quarterly; special meetings may be called 10/16/13 Listed as inactive, does not appear that members have ever been appointed STATE TREASURER Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada NRS 353B.005 2001 State Treasurer, Director of Department of Administration, Chancellor, 2 members of the general public appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 11/21/13 4
NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS Research Facilities Committee on Anatomical Dissection Nevada State Board on Geographic Names NRS 451.360 1963 NRS 327.110 1985 9 members; meet at the call of the chair but must meet at least twice annually 10 members; meet at the call of the chair but not more than 4 times in any year 7/18/13 9/10/13 Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation with further recommendations Reviewed March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation State 4-H Camp Advisory Council NRS 550.035 1965 12 members appointed or elected pursuant to statute 9/24/13 5
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Information Technology Advisory Board NRS 242.122 1993 Personnel Commission NRS 284.030 1953 Employee-Management Committee NRS 284.068 1983 11 members appointed by the Governor and others pursuant to statute; meet at least once quarterly or more as deemed appropriate by chair; meet at the call of the chair but at least quarterly 6 members appointed by the Governor; meet at the call of the chair but at least quarterly 9/16/13 10/13/13 9/13/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled Committee on Catastrophic Leave NRS 284.3627 2001 hold hearings as necessary 8/1/13 Merit Award Board NRS 285.030 1967 5 members as provided in statute; adopt regulations for conducting business 6/27/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled State Historical Records Advisory Board State Council on Libraries and Literacy NRS 378A.030 1989 NRS 380A.031 1965 State Library and Archives Administrator and 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least 3 times per year 11 members appointed by the Governor, 6 ex officio members; meet twice per year 10/15/13 10/15-16/13 6
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION (continued) Economic Forum NRS 353.226 1993 State Public Works Board NRS 341.020 1937 5 members appointed by the Governor and legislative leadership; deadlines for reports specified 7 members (4 members appointed by the Governor, 2 by legislative leadership, and the Director of the Department of Administration); must meet as necessary 12/06/13 9/2012 Meets as needed since reorganization in 2011 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE State Board of Agriculture NRS 561.045 1961 11 members appointed by the Governor; may meet at least quarterly and may meet at the call of the chair 8/6/13 Reviewed on June 5, 2012; recommended for continuation Garlic and Onion Growers Advisory Board NRS 556.020 1995 5 members; meeting schedule not specified No response Reviewed on June 5, 2012; recommended for continuation Alfalfa Seed Advisory Board NRS 587.135 1975 7 members; meeting schedule not specified 1/10/13 Reviewed on June 5, 2012; recommended for continuation 7
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (continued) Board for the Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas State Grazing Boards Central Committee of Nevada State Grazing Boards Nevada Junior Livestock Show Board NRS 590.485 1957 NRS 568.040 (Taylor Grazing Act, 43 U.S.C. 315 to 315r) 1939 NRS 568.170 1939 NRS 563.010 1945 Rangeland Resources Commission NRS 563.290 1999 Advisory Council for Organic Agricultural Products State Dairy Commission (2013 revision moved from Department of Business and Industry) State Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee NRS 587.810 1997 6 members appointed by the Governor; must meet in March, July, and November Not less than 5 nor more than 12 members; meetings at the call of the chair or majority of members 1 or 2 members of each state grazing board; may adopt rules for meetings 8 members; meeting schedule not specified 1 member from each state grazing board and 3 additional members; meets at least quarterly (expires by limitation pursuant to statute regarding the refund of certain fees) 6 members appointed by the State Board of Agriculture; must meet at least annually 11/15/13 11/14/13 11/14/13 3/6/13 3/13/13 4/5/13 NRS 584.031 1957 3 members; meet at least monthly 11/13/13 NRS 567.020 1949 5 members appointed by various entities, meet at call of the chair Has not met. Issues with appointees, but anticipates future meeting Reviewed on April 27, 2012; recommended for continuation Reviewed June 5, 2012, recommended continuation with further recommendations Reviewed June 5, 2012, recommended for continuation 8
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs NRS 232.852 2003 9 members appointed by the Legislative Commission; meet not less than quarterly 11/18/13 Nevada Athletic Commission Local Government Employee- Management Relations Board NRS 232.510 and NRS 467.020 1931 NRS 288.080 1969 Credit Union Advisory Council NRS 678.290 1975 Advisory Committee on Housing NRS 319.173 1987 Advisory Council to the Division of Industrial Relations Board for Administration of Subsequent Injury Account for Associations of Self-Insured Public or Private Employers Board for Administration of Subsequent Injury Account for Self- Insured Employers NRS 232.570 1981 NRS 616B.569 1995 NRS 616B.548 1995 employs an Executive Director 3 members; meeting schedule not specified meet at least semi-annually Director of the Department of Business and Industry and 8 members appointed by the Director; meet at least quarterly meet at least annually may meet throughout the year may meet throughout the year 10/31/13 11/12-14/13 2/5/13 11/21/12 9/17/13 10/24/13 11/13/13 Reviewed on February 27, 2012; recommended continuation Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended continuation with further recommendations 9
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (continued) Occupational Safety and Health Review Board NRS 618.565 1973 State Apprenticeship Council NRS 610.030 1985 Advisory Council on Mortgage Investments and Mortgage Lending Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate NRS 645B.860 1999 NRS 645C.180 1989 Real Estate Commission NRS 645.050 1963 Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels NRS 116.600 2003 Taxicab Authority NRS 706.8818 1969 Nevada Transportation Authority NRS 706.1511 1997 meet as necessary to hold review hearings 7 members appointed by the Labor Commissioner and 1 ex officio designated by the State Board for Career and Technical Education; must meet annually 5 members appointed by the Legislative Commission; may meet at least quarterly meet twice per year meet twice per year meet quarterly meet as needed to conduct its business 3 members appointed by the Governor; shall give entire time to the business of the authority 10/9/13 11/2/13 2/21/13 11/6-8/13 7/16-18/13 8/27-29/13 Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended continuation 11/15/13 Audit: LA 14-04 12/19/13 Audit: LA 14-07, scheduled for issue 1-07-14 10
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES State Conservation Commission NRS 548.115 1973 State Environmental Commission NRS 232.090 and NRS 445B.200 1971 2 ex officio members and 7 members appointed by the Governor; meet quarterly 11 members (5 appointed by the Governor); meeting schedule not specified 10/2/13 10/9/13 Board to Review Claims NRS 590.820 1989 meeting schedule not specified 9/12/13 Board for Financing Water Projects NRS 349.957 1987 Land Use Planning Advisory Council Executive Council to the Land Use Planning Advisory Council NRS 321.740 1973 NRS 321.755 1977 Well Drillers Advisory Board NRS 534.150 1963 Comstock Historic District Commission NRS 384.040 1969 1 ex officio and 5 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least quarterly 17 members (1 from each county) appointed by the Governor and 1 nonvoting member appointed by NACO; meeting schedule not specified Administrator and 4 members selected from the Council; meeting schedule not specified No specified number of members (3 members currently on the Board); meeting schedule not specified 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at the call of the chair or a majority of members 7/9/13 10/11/13 Has not met in years 8/7/13 11/18/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled Reviewed on February 27, 2012; recommended for continuation with further recommendations 11
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (continued) Board of Review, Division of State Lands Advisory Board on Water Resources Planning and Development NRS 321.5967 1979 NRS 540.111 1989 Sagebrush Ecosystem Council NRS 232.162 2013 10 members representing specific state agencies; meet at the call of the chair 1 meet at least quarterly 9 voting members appointed by the Governor, 6+ nonvoting ex officio members and other nonvoting members as the Governor appoints; meeting schedule not specified, written reports due twice each year Has never met Unfunded board 12/18/13 1/8-9/14 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Committee on Industrial Programs NRS 209.4817 2001 Advisory Commission on Administration of Justice (includes various subcommittees) NRS 176.0123 1995 11 members (9 members must be appointed by the Interim Finance Committee, includes legislators); must meet at least quarterly Membership as provided in statute, includes legislators; meets as an interim committee 11/22/13 11/6/13 12
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION State Board of Education NRS 385.021 1864 State Board for Career and Technical Education Commission on Educational Technology Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools Commission on Professional Standards in Education Advisory Council on Parental Involvement and Family Engagement Teachers and Leaders Council of Nevada NRS 388.330 1956 NRS 388.790 1997 NRS 389.510 1999 NRS 391.011 1987 NRS 385.600 2007 NRS 391.455 2011 4 elected and 3 appointed by the Governor; at least 9 but not more than 12 meetings annually The members of the State Board of Education; may hold at least 4 meetings annually coincident with meetings of the State Board of Education 11 members and 2 ex officio members; must hold at least 4 meetings per year 8 members, including 4 appointed by the Governor and 4 by legislative leadership 9 members appointed by the Governor; may meet monthly 8 members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction; 2 members appointed by legislative leadership; number of meeting not specified 15 members; must meet at least semiannually and may meet at the call of the chair 12/12/13 10/4/13 11/1/13 8/23/13 9/12/13 9/19/13 10/1/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled 13
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (continued) State Public Charter School Authority Statewide Council for the Coordination of Regional Training Programs State Council for the Coordination of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Commission on Postsecondary Education Interagency Panel (Education of Persons with Disabilities) NRS 386.509 2011 NRS 391.516 2001 NRS 392C.020 2009 NRS 386.420 1973 NRS 394.383 1975 NRS 395.070 1995 7 members appointed by various entities; meet at the call of the chair or a majority of members Superintendent of Public Instruction and 8 members appointed by various entities; meet not less than 4 times annually Various members pursuant to statute; meeting schedule is not specified All school districts and the superintendents of each county school district; employs an Executive Director must meet at least 4 times each year Members are Superintendent of Public Instruction, Director of DHHS, Administrator of Division of Child and Family Services, Administrator of Division of Public and Behavioral Health, meeting schedule not specified 12/1/13 Being reconfigured; Waiting on appointment of members May still need appointments 10/7/13 11/6/13 Not met for years; Unfunded Reviewed February 27, 2012; recommended for continuation 14
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND REHABILITATION Board for the Education and Counseling of Displaced Homemakers Nevada Committee of Vendors who are Blind NRS 388.615 1989 NRS 426.560 and NAC 426.080 1957 meet quarterly Members elected pursuant to bylaws; must adopt bylaws to govern the committee (as required by regulation) 6/24/13 11/21/13 Nevada Equal Rights Commission Governor s Workforce Investment Board Employment Security Council Nevada State Rehabilitation Council NRS 233.030 1961 NRS 232.935 2009 NRS 612.305 1941 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 P.L. 93-112 Located in Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation meet at least twice per year Members appointed by the Governor, number not specified; meeting schedule not specified 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet twice annually, special meetings at the call of the chair; Board of Review consists of 3 of the 9 members 6/18/13 11/13/13 12/4/13 Minimum of 16 members; meets quarterly 11/19/13 15
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Nevada Academy of Health, Director s Office Grants Management Advisory Committee Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators NRS 439B.250 2003 NRS 232.383 2005 NRS 458A.060 2005 NRS 654.050 1969 Nevada Commission on Aging NRS 427A.032 1983 Nevada Commission on Services for Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee on Communication Services for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Persons with Speech Disabilities NRS 427A. 1211 2009 NRS 427A.750 2009 13 members appointed by the Governor, legislative leadership, others; meeting schedule not specified 15 members appointed by the Director; meet at the call of the Director, the chair or a majority of members not to exceed 6 times per year 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at the call of the Director, the chair or a majority of members not to exceed 6 times per year Director of DHHS and 6 members appointed by the Governor; must meet quarterly 11 members appointed by the Governor and 4 or more nonvoting members; may meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair or a majority of members 11 voting members, other non-voting members, appointed by the Director, meet at least quarterly 9 members appointed by the Administrator of the Division of Aging and Disability Services; meet at the call of the Administrator, the chair or a majority of the members Listed as inactive 9/12/13 11/21/13 10/24/13 11/18/13 12/10/13 2/25/13 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled 16
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (continued) Subcommittee on Personal Assistance for Persons with Severe Functional Disabilities Nevada State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision Executive Committee to Review the Death of Children Rural Advisory Board to Expedite Proceedings for Placement of Children NRS 426.731 2001 NRS 62I.015 2011 NRS 432B.409 2003 State Board of Health NRS 439.030 1959 Committee on Emergency Medical Services Medical Laboratory Advisory Committee Membership not specified number deemed appropriate to represent those with disabilities; meet at the call of the Director of DHHS, the chair of the subcommittee, or a majority of the members 7 members appointed by the Governor, legislative leadership, and the Chief Justice Multidisciplinary team of vital statistics, law enforcement, public health, and the Office of the AG; bylaws adopted; meet as needed 12/10/13 2/9/12 face-to-face; Meets electronically; 2/14 face-to-face 8/28/13 NRS 432B.602 1999 Membership pursuant to statute Listed as inactive NRS 450B.151 1999 NRS 652.160 1967 may meet at least twice per year 9 members appointed by the State Board of Health and 5 ex officio; meet at the call of the chair at least 4 times per year 7 members appointed by the State Board of Health, 1 ex officio; meeting schedule not specified 6/28/13 12/10/13 4/24/12 17
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (continued) Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health NRS 442.133 1991 9 voting and 2 nonvoting members appointed by the State Board of Health; meet at least quarterly 11/1/13 Advisory Committee on Sickle Cell Anemia NRS 442.118 1989 State Board of Health shall establish; no specified membership or meeting schedule Inactive since 1995 Advisory Committee on Arthritis Prevention and Control Program NRS 439.503 2003 Such members as the Administrator of the Division deems appropriate; meet at the call of the Administrator, Chair, majority of members Appears to be inactive Advisory Committee of the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke and Heart Disease NRS 439.492 2009 14 members pursuant to statute; meeting schedule not specified Appears to be inactive Advisory Council on the State Program for Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease (formerly the Advisory Council on the State Program for Fitness and Wellness) NRS 439.518 2005 Medical Care Advisory Group NRS 422.151 1975 Commission on Behavioral Health (formerly Commission on Mental Health and Developmental Services) NRS 232.361 1985 13 members appointed by the Administrator of the Health Division; 2 members appointed by the Legislative Commission; may only meet if money is budgeted to do so and at the call of the Administrator, the chair or the majority of the members 9 members appointed by the Director; must meet at least annually 10 members appointed by the Governor; meet at the call of the chair at least 6 times but not more than 12 times per year 10/8/13 10/8/13 11/15/13 Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation 18
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (continued) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Advisory Committee to Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Drug Use Review Board (DURB pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1396r- 8(g)(3)) Advisory Committee on Minority Health Advisory Committee on the State Program for Oral Health Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities NRS 422.4035 2003 NRS 422.4055 2003 NRS 232.482 2005 NRS 439.2792 2009 NRS 439.5104 2013 Minimum of 9 members but not more than 11, appointed by the Governor; meet at least once quarterly 3 members appointed by the Director pursuant to statute; no meeting schedule specified 9 members appointed by the State Board of Health; meeting schedule not specified 13 members appointed by the Administrator of Division of Public and Behavioral Health pursuant to statute; meet at the call of the Director of DHHS, chair, or majority of members 10 members appointed by the Director to represent various entities; meeting schedule not specified 9/26/13 All positions vacant 9/17/13 12/6/13 12/3/13 Reviewed on June 5, 2012; recommended for continuation 19
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (continued) Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council Drug Use Review Board Nevada Early Childhood Advisory Council Individuals with Disabilities Education Act P.L. 99-457 NRS 422.402 and 42 U.S.C. 1396r- 8(g)(3). NRS 432A.076 and 42 U.S.C. 9837b(b)(1)(A)(i) 1987 Located in Department of Health and Human Service 2003 Located in the Department of Health and Human Services 2013 Located in the Department of Health and Human Services membership includes providers, representatives of agencies, 1 legislator Federal legislation provides for unspecified number of members who have knowledge in specific areas Membership includes specific representatives of various departments, divisions, agencies, NSHE, any others as the Governor determines; meeting schedule not specified No response 10/24/13 10/1/13 20
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Advisory Board on Automotive Affairs NRS 487.002 1989 10 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least twice per year 11/19/13 Commission on Special License Plates NRS 482.367004 2003 5 legislators and 3 non-voting ex officio members (2013 revision provides the Commission is advisory to DMV) 3/14/14 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Advisory Committee on Nevada Criminal Justice Information Sharing State Board of Parole Commissioners NRS 179A.079 2005 NRS 213.108 1957 Board of Search and Rescue NRS 414.170 1983 Committee on Training in Search and Rescue NRS414.220 1983 9 members including the Director, the AG, the Director of the Department of Corrections, and others pursuant to statute; meet twice annually meeting schedule not specified 10 members appointed by the Chief of the Division of Emergency Management; meets at the call of the chair and at least once every 6 months 6 members appointed by the Coordinator of Search and Rescue; meets at the call of the Coordinator and at least once every 6 months 7/10/13 11/27/13 Audit: LA 10-21 2/6/12 10/30/13 21
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (continued) State Board of Fire Services NRS 477.073 Advisory Board on Motorcycle Safety Committee on Testing for Intoxication Nevada State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision State Emergency Response Commission 2011 (Recreated) NRS 486.376 1991 NRS 484C.600 1983 NRS 213.215 2001 NRS 459.738 and 42 U.S.C. 11001 et seq Emergency Planning and Community Rightto-Know Act 1991 11 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least twice per year and at the call of the chair, the State Fire Marshal, or any 3 members meet at least twice per year and may meet at the call of the chair 5 members including the Director of the Department of Public Safety and 4 members appointed by the Director; meet at the call of the Director 7 members pursuant to the Compact; reports to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision Not more than 25 members appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule is not specified 10/24/13 11/5/13 10/18/12 7/23/13 10/10/13 1/9/14 Approved for review in 2012, not scheduled 22
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Nevada Tax Commission NRS 360.010 1959 8 members appointed by the Governor; meeting scheduled not specified 12/9/13 Appraiser s Certification Board NRS 361.221 1975 State Board of Equalization NRS 361.375 1917 Committee on Local Governmental Finance Mining Oversight and Accountability Commission NRS 354.105 2001 NRS 514A.040 2011 6 members including 3 chosen by county assessors and 3 appointed by the Nevada Tax Commission; meeting schedule not specified meets on the 4th Monday of March annually and other meetings as necessary 11 members appointed by organizations pursuant to statute; may adopt regulations to govern the committee 7 members appointed by the Governor pursuant to statute; meet quarterly and at the call of the chair or majority of members 9/11/13 10/2/13 11/15/13 6/26/13 23
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Commission on Tourism NRS 231.170 1983 Board of the Nevada Arts Council NRS 233C.025 and NRS 233C.030 1967 Board of Museums and History NRS 381.002 1979 11 voting members including 8 members appointed by the Governor and 4 ex officio members; meet quarterly or more frequently as necessary 9 members appointed by the Governor; may meet twice per year (more often if funds available) 11 members appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 6/19/13 9/25/13 6/14/13 Nevada Indian Commission NRS 233A.020 1935 Advisory Committee Concerning the Children s Health Insurance Program Commission for Cultural Affairs NRS 233A.104 1999 NRS 233C.200 (Office of Historic Preservation in Department of Conservation now provides staff, also located on Historic Preservation Website) 1991 meet at least 4 times per year 5 members appointed by various entities; meet at least twice annually 6 members, certain designated members, others appointed by Governor; meet biennially or more frequently as needed 9/12/13 All positions vacant, does not appear to have ever been active 7/31/13 24
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Board of Directors for the Department of Transportation Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (formerly Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board) NRS 408.106 1989 NRS 408.573 2011 7 members (including 3 statewide officers and 4 appointed by the Governor); hold meetings as deemed essential to the proper execution of the Department 14 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least quarterly and may meet at the call of the chair 11/13/13 11/21/13 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES Nevada Veterans Services Commission Advisory Committee for a Veterans Cemetery in Northern Nevada Advisory Committee for a Veterans Cemetery in Southern Nevada Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs NRS 417.150 1975 NRS 417.230 1987 NRS 417.230 1987 NRS 417.0191 2013 9 members appointed by the Governor, legislative leadership, and the chairs of the advisory committees on veterans cemeteries in the north and the south; meet at least 4 times and not more than 8 times per fiscal year 7 members including 5 appointed by the Governor and 2 legislators; meet at least 4 times per year 7 members including 5 appointed by the Governor and 2 legislators; meet at least 4 times per year Adjutant General, heads of specific state departments and agencies, NSHE; meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair 3/21/13 3/7/13 9/3/13 12/3/13 25
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE Board of Wildlife Commissioners NRS 501.167 1969 Advisory Board on Dream Tags NRS 502.225 2009 9 members appointed by the Governor; may meet not more than 9 times per year 5 members appointed by various entities; meet at the call of the chair as necessary 12/6-7/13 2/18/14 Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation with further recommendation STATE GAMING CONTROL BOARD Gaming Policy Committee NRS 463.021 1961 State Gaming Control Board NRS 463.030 1955 Nevada Gaming Commission NRS 463.022 1959 11 members designated and appointed pursuant to statute (Governor serves as chair); Governor may call meetings for the exclusive purpose of discussing gaming policy 3 members appointed by the Governor; may hold 1 meeting per month and special meetings as convenient must hold 1 meeting each month on or after the 15th day of the month 7/25/12 Reviewed on February 27, 2012; recommended for continuation 11/21/13 Audit: LA 12-01 11/21/13 26
COMMISSION ON MINERAL RESOURCES Commission on Mineral Resources NRS 513.023 1983 meets quarterly and may meet at the call of the chair or majority of members 10/10/13 Audit: LA 14-12, scheduled for issue 1-7-14 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Police and Firefighters Retirement Fund Advisory Committee NRS 286.227 1977 Board determines the number of members (currently at 5); meeting schedule not specified 11/26/13 Reviewed on April 27, 2012;recommended for continuation Public Employees Retirement Board NRS 286.120 1947 meets at least monthly 11/13/13 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA Public Utilities Commission of Nevada NRS 703.020 1997 3 members appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 11/27/13 Audit: LA 10-17 27
POLICY AND OTHER BOARDS AND BODIES Board of the Public Employees Benefits Program Colorado River Commission of Nevada NRS 287.041 1963 NRS 538.051 1935 Commission on Ethics NRS 281A.200 1985 10 members including 9 appointed by the Governor and the Director of the Department of Administration; meet at least quarterly 7 members (4 members appointed by the Governor, 3 members appointed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority); meet at the call of the chair or a majority of members 8 members (4 appointed by the Legislative Commission and 4 appointed by the Governor); meet at least once per quarter or at the call of the chair 11/21/13 11/12/13 11/20/13 Reviewed April 27, 2012, recommended for continuation; Audit: LA 12-23 Reviewed on April 27, 2012; recommended continuation with further recommendations Committee on Deferred Compensation for State Employees NRS 287.325 1995 meeting schedule not specified 11/14/13 Governor s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust NRS 233G.020 1989 11 members appointed by the Governor; meeting as necessary 9/28/13 Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Advisory Board Board of Trustees of the Fund for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons Senate Bill 352 (Chapter 407, Statutes of Nevada 2007) 2007 NRS 428.195 1983 9 members in consultation with the community; City of North Las Vegas to provide support for the Board 4 county commissioners and 1 director of a social services agency appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 9/16/13 11/8/13 28
POLICY AND OTHER BOARDS AND BODIES (continued) Board of Trustees for the Fund for the Institutional Care of the Medically Indigent Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Commission NRS 428.470 1997 NRS 241A.040 1997 NRS 278.0262 1989 5 county commissioners appointed by the Governor 7 members including the Attorney General and 6 appointed pursuant to statute; meet at least quarterly 7 members appointed pursuant to statute; meeting scheduled not specified Listed as inactive 9/26/13 11/13/13 Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Commission to Study Governmental Purchasing (Nevada Public Purchasing Study Commission) NRS 278.0264 1989 NRS 695I.200 2011 NRS 332.215 1975 Collection Agency Advisory Board NRS 649.047 1989 Nevada Commission for Women NRS 233I.020 1991 Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles NRS 490.067 2009 11 members appointed pursuant to statute 7 voting members, 3 nonvoting members, appointed by Governor, legislative leadership; meet at least once quarterly and at the call of the chair or majority of members; Each county of a certain size population must be a member of the commission; meet quarterly or at the call of the chair meet at least twice annually and may meet at the call of the chair 10 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least quarterly or at the call of the chair 11 members appointed by the Governor pursuant to statute; meet at least 4 times per year 29 10/10/13 11/14/13 12/09/13 Listed as inactive Listed as inactive 12/12/13
POLICY AND OTHER BOARDS AND BODIES (continued) Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum Assembly Bill 696 (Chapter 566, Statutes of Nevada 1993) 1993 NRS 278.792 1973 NRS 427A.320 1997 Nevada Youth Legislature NRS 385.515 2007 5 members appointed by Carson City Board of Supervisors, county commissions of Lyon and Storey, V&T Historical Railway Society; meet at the call of the chair Members are those who serve on the TRPA created by the regional compact; meet at the call of the chair or any 2 members 21 members, appointed by the Legislative Commission, nominations from Senators; hold at least 3 during interim, as necessary during legislative session 21 members, appointed by the members of the Senate; hold at least 2 public hearings each school year 1/27/14 1/29/14 12/17/13 11/7/13 12/13/13 Board Meeting 30
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS NOTE: The Legislature creates professional and occupational licensing boards. The boards are invested with the authority to adopt regulations regarding licensing and practice of the various profession, subject to review by the Legislature. Members are appointed by the Governor to fixed terms, generally three to four years in length. Independent boards are funded by fees charged to licensees and do not receive State General Fund support. Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission NRS 289.500 1999 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at the call of the chair 10/29/13 Audit: LA 10-01 State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design NRS 623.050 1975 9 members appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified 10/22/13 State Board of Landscape Architecture NRS 623A.080 1975 State Contractors Board NRS 624.040 1941 Commission on Construction Education State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists NRS 624.570 2001 NRS 625.100 1919 NRS 625A.030 1987 must meet at least quarterly must hold regular meetings to transact the business of the Board 1 member of the State Contractors Board and 6 members appointed by the Governor; adopt regulations for procedures of meetings 9 members appointed by the Governor; meeting schedule not specified Chief Medical Officer and 4 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least annually 10/26/13 11/14/13 11/19/13 11/14/13 11/13/13 31
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS (continued) Nevada State Board of Accountancy NRS 628.035 1960 Board of Medical Examiners NRS 630.050 1949 Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada NRS 630A.100 1983 NRS 631.120 1951 Committee on Dental Hygiene NRS 631.205 2003 State Board of Nursing NRS 632.020 1947 Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides NRS 632.072 1989 State Board of Osteopathic Medicine NRS 633.181 1977 meeting schedule not specified 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least twice annually or at the call of the president or a majority of members meet at least twice annually or at the call of the president or a majority of members 11 members appointed by the Governor; meets as necessary to examine applicants or transact business Membership includes the members of the Board of Dental Examiners who are hygienists and one dentist must meet at least 3 times per year 11 members appointed by the Board of Nursing pursuant to statute; meeting schedule not specified meet at least twice annually or at the call of the president or a majority of members 11/12/13 9/6-7/13 8/3/13 12/13/13 1/24/13 11/6-8/13 10/17/13 (meetings scheduled in 2014) 11/14/13 32
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS (continued) Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada NRS 634.020 1923 State Board of Oriental Medicine NRS 634A.030 1973 State Board of Podiatry NRS 635.020 1949 meet twice yearly to transact the business of the board, emergency meetings may be called meet at least once annually meeting schedule not specified 11/16/13 10/17/13 8/5/13 Reviewed on June 5, 2012; recommended for continuation with further recommendations Nevada State Board of Optometry NRS 636.030 1955 4 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least annually 11/19/13 Board of Dispensing Opticians NRS 637.030 1951 meet at least once in fall annually 11/6/13 Board of Hearing Aid Specialists NRS 637A.030 1973 Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners NRS 637B.100 1979 NRS 638.020 1919 meet at the call of the chair or majority of members meet at least annually and may meet at the call of the president or a majority of members 8 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least annually and at the call of the president or any 5 members 8/28/13 11/23/13 10/23/13 Reviewed on March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation State Board of Pharmacy NRS 639.020 1913 meet at least once every 6 months 10/16-17/13 33
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS (continued) State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners NRS 640.030 1955 meeting schedule not specified 11/14/13 Board of Occupational Therapy NRS 640A.080 1991 meet at least twice per year 10/13/13 Board of Athletic Trainers NRS 640B.170 2003 Board of Massage Therapists NRS 640C.150 2005 Board of Psychological Examiners NRS 641.030 1963 Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors Board of Examiners for Social Workers Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors NRS 641A.090 1973 NRS 641B.100 1987 NRS 641C.150 1999 meet at least 3 times per year or at the call of the chair or upon the request of at least 3 members 1 advisory member; meet at least quarterly and at the call of the chair or majority of the members meet at least annually, special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the members 9 members appointed by the Governor; meet at least once every 6 months or at the call of the president or a majority of the members meet quarterly or at the call of the president or majority of the members meet at least twice per year or at the call of the president or a majority of members 9/19/13 11/14/13 11/22/13 10/31/13 10/18/13 9/13/13 Reviewed March 27, 2012; recommended for continuation 34
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS (continued) Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board (formerly Nevada State Funeral Board) State Barbers Health and Sanitation Board NRS 642.020 1909 NRS 643.020 1929 State Board of Cosmetology NRS 644.030 1931 Private Investigator s Licensing Board NRS 648.020 1947 Certified Court Reporters Board of Nevada W140155 NRS 656.040 1973 meet at least once quarterly or at special meetings to discharge duties 4 members including Chief Medical Officer and 3 members appointed by the Governor; meet quarterly meet quarterly for examination of applicants may employ an Executive Director (added in 1995) meet as necessary to transact business 11/5/13 8/24/13 11/4/13 9/12/13 10/29/13 Reviewed June 5, 2012; recommended for termination with transfer of functions; revised pursuant to A.B. 494 (Chapter 348, Statutes of Nevada 2013) Reviewed April 27, 2012; recommended for continuation Reviewed April 27, 2012; recommended for continuation 35