NRS 327.100 – “Board” defined.
As used in NRS 327.110 to 327.150, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Board” means the Nevada State Board on Geographic Names. (Added to NRS by 1985, 588)
NRS 327.110 – Nevada State Board on Geographic Names: Creation; purpose.
The Nevada State Board on Geographic Names is hereby created to coordinate and approve geographic names within the State for official recommendation to the United States Board on Geographic Names. (Added to NRS by 1985, 588)
NRS 327.120 – Nevada State Board on Geographic Names: Composition.
The Board consists of: 1. Twelve voting members, which include one representative of each of the following agencies or organizations: (a) Bureau of Mines and Geology of the State of Nevada. (b) Faculty of the University of Nevada, Reno. (c) Faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (d) Division of State Library, Archives and […]
NRS 327.130 – Nevada State Board on Geographic Names: Officers; rules; quorum; meetings; compensation.
1. The Board shall designate from among its voting members a Chair and a Vice Chair. The Vice Chair presides in the absence of the Chair. 2. The Board shall adopt rules for its own management. 3. A majority of the voting members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. 4. […]
NRS 327.140 – Nevada State Board on Geographic Names: Powers and duties.
1. The Board shall: (a) Receive and evaluate all proposals for changes in or additions to names of geographic features and places in the State to determine the most appropriate and acceptable names for use in maps and official documents of all levels of government. (b) Make official recommendations on behalf of the State with […]
NRS 327.150 – Changes in or additions of geographic names: Submission of proposal; preliminary consideration; final action and notice.
1. Any person, group or agency of federal, state or local government may propose a change in or the addition of any geographic name within the State by submitting it to the Board for evaluation and recommendation. 2. Upon receipt of any such proposal, together with sufficient supporting information, the Board shall: (a) Place the […]