233H.020 - Creation; number of members; appointment and selection of members; terms; election of Chair and Vice Chair; removal of members. - Nevada Statutes

233H.020  Creation; number of members; appointment and selection of members; terms; election of Chair and Vice Chair; removal of members.

      1.  The Nevada Commission on Sports, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor and two nonvoting members selected from the Legislature, is hereby created.

      2.  The Governor shall appoint to the Commission:

      (a) One member who is experienced in promoting physical fitness;

      (b) One member who is experienced in promoting sports for persons who are physically disabled or persons with mental retardation;

      (c) One member who has competed in the Olympic Games;

      (d) Three members who are experienced in promoting amateur sports;

      (e) One member who represents the gaming industry;

      (f) One member who represents the mining industry; and

      (g) One member who represents the public utilities and similar entities.

      3.  The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly shall appoint one member of the Senate and one member of the Assembly, respectively, to serve as nonvoting members of the Commission for terms of 2 years.

      4.  If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.

      5.  The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among its voting members.

      6.  The Governor may remove a member from the Commission if the member neglects his or her duty or commits malfeasance in office.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 2123)