As used in this chapter: 1. “Chair” means the Chair of the Nevada Indian Commission. 2. “Commission” means the Nevada Indian Commission. 3. “Commissioner” means a commissioner of the Nevada Indian Commission. 4. “Museum” means the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum established pursuant to NRS 233A.300. (Added to NRS by 1965, 687; A […]
The Nevada Indian Commission, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created. (Added to NRS by 1965, 687; A 1973, 293; 1977, 1182)
The Governor shall appoint: 1. Three members who are Indians. 2. Two members who are representatives of the general public. (Added to NRS by 1965, 687; A 1969, 1137; 1973, 294; 1977, 1182; 1989, 1399)
The Commission may incur all necessary expenses within the limits of legislative appropriations to effectuate its purposes. (Added to NRS by 1965, 687)
The commissioners shall designate a Chair. The commissioners may meet regularly at least four times each year and at such places and times as are specified by a call of the Chair or majority of the Commission. The Commission shall prescribe regulations for its own management. Three members of the Commission constitute a quorum which […]
1. The Governor, upon recommendation of the Commission, shall appoint an Executive Director of the Commission who has had successful experience in the administration and promotion of a program comparable to that provided by this chapter. 2. The Executive Director of the Commission is in the unclassified service of the State. 3. Except as otherwise […]
The Executive Director of the Commission shall: 1. Be jointly responsible to the Governor and the Commission. 2. Direct and supervise all the technical and administrative activities of the Commission. 3. Attend all Commission meetings and act as Secretary, keeping minutes and audio recordings or transcripts of the proceedings. 4. Report to the Governor and […]
The Executive Director of the Commission may appoint such professional, technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his or her duties and the operation of the Commission may require. (Added to NRS by 1965, 688; A 1969, 1138; 1985, 412)
1. Commissioners who are not in the regular employ of the State are entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Commission, for each day spent on the work of the Commission. Commissioners who are in the regular employ of the State shall serve without additional salary. 2. While […]
The purpose of the Commission shall be to study matters affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of American Indians residing in Nevada, including, but not limited to, matters and problems relating to Indian affairs and to federal and state control, responsibility, policy and operations affecting such Indians. The Commission shall recommend necessary or […]
The Commission is hereby designated as the coordinating agency for discussions among the Commission, state agencies and local governmental entities regarding activities at and uses of the buildings and grounds of the former Stewart Indian School. (Added to NRS by 2015, 278)
In observance of “Nevada Tribes Legislative Day” established pursuant to NRS 236.038, the Nevada Indian Commission shall: 1. Invite the Legislature, the Governor and other elected officials to recognize and pay tribute to the history and culture of American Indians and their contributions to the prosperity and cultural diversity of Nevada and the United States. […]
1. Except for gifts or grants specifically accounted for in another fund, all gifts or grants of money, revenues generated or other property which the Commission is authorized to accept must be accounted for in the Nevada Indian Commission’s Gift Fund, which is hereby created as a special revenue fund. The Fund is a continuing […]
The Commission may: 1. Appoint advisory committees whenever necessary or appropriate to assist and advise the Commission in the performance of its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. 2. Negotiate and contract with such other agencies, public or private, as it deems necessary or appropriate for such services, facilities, studies and reports to the Commission […]
