Nevada § 514A.040 - Creation; membership; terms; vacancies
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 514A.040 — Creation; membership; terms; vacancies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 514A.040. Creation; membership; terms; vacancies
1. There is hereby created the Mining Oversight and Accountability Commission consisting
of seven members appointed as follows: (a) Two members appointed by the Governor; (b) Two members appointed by the Governor from a list of persons recommended by the
Majority Leader of the Senate; (c) Two members appointed by the Governor from a list of persons recommended by the
Speaker of the Assembly; and (d) One member appointed by the Governor from a list of persons recommended by the
Minority Leader of the Senate or the Minority Leader of the Assembly. The Minority Leader of the Senate shall recommend persons for appointment for the
initial term, the Minority Leader of the Assembly shall recommend persons for appointment
for the next succeeding term, and thereafter, the authority to recommend persons for
appointment must alternate each biennium between the Houses of the Legislature. 2. The Governor, Majority Leader of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, Minority
Leader of the Senate and Minority Leader of the Assembly shall confer before the Governor
makes an appointment to ensure that not more than two of the members have a direct
or indirect financial interest in the mining industry or are related by blood or marriage
to a person who has such an interest. 3. Each member of the Commission serves for a term of 2 years and until his or her
successor is appointed and qualified. A member may be reappointed. 4. A vacancy on the Commission must be filled by the Governor in the same manner as
the original appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 514A.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 514A.040 cover?
Section 514A.040 ("Creation; membership; terms; vacancies") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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