Nevada § 387.1246 - Commission on School Funding: Members; terms; removal of members; vacancies; officers; rules; meetings; quorum; provision of certain services and assistance to Commission; per diem

§ 387.1246. Commission on School Funding: Members; terms; removal of members; vacancies; officers; rules; meetings; quorum; provision of certain services and assistance to Commission; per diem

1. The Commission on School Funding, consisting of 11 members, is hereby created. 2. The Commission consists of the following members, who may not be Legislators: (a) One member appointed by the Governor, who serves as Chair; (b) Two members appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate; (c) Two members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly; (d) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate; (e) One member appointed by the Minority Leader of the Assembly; (f) Two members appointed by the Governor, each of whom is the chief financial officer

of a school district in this State which has more than 40,000 pupils enrolled in its

public schools, nominated by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents or its

successor organization; and (g) Two members appointed by the Governor, each of whom is the chief financial officer

of a school district in this State which has 40,000 or fewer pupils enrolled in its

public schools, nominated by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents or its

successor organization. In making appointments to the Commission, the appointing authorities shall consider

whether the membership generally reflects the geographic distribution of pupils in

the State. 3. Each member of the Commission must: (a) Be a resident of this State; (b) Not have been registered as a lobbyist pursuant to NRS 218H.200 for a period of at least 2 years immediately preceding appointment to the Commission; (c) Have relevant experience in public education; (d) Have relevant experience in fiscal policy, school finance or similar or related

financial activities; (e) Have the education, experience and skills necessary to effectively execute the

duties and responsibilities of a member of the Commission; and (f) Have demonstrated ability in the field of economics, taxation or other discipline

necessary to school finance and be able to bring knowledge and professional judgment

to the deliberations of the Commission. 4. Each member of the Commission serves a term of 3 years and may be reappointed to

additional terms. 5. Each member may be removed by the appointing authority for good cause. A vacancy on the Commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 6. The Commission shall: (a) Elect a Vice Chair from among its members at its first meeting for a term of 3

years. A vacancy in the office of Vice Chair must be filled by the Commission by election

for the remainder of the existing term. (b) Adopt such rules governing the conduct of the Commission as it deems necessary. (c) Meet at least once each month and hold such number of meetings as may be necessary

to accomplish the tasks assigned to it. (d) Meet in person or, at the discretion of the Chair in consultation with the Superintendent

of Public Instruction based on the items on the agenda for a meeting, by use of a

remote technology system, as defined in NRS 241.015 . 7. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum and a majority

of those present must concur in any decision. 8. The Department shall provide the Commission with meeting rooms, data processing

services and administrative and clerical assistance and undertake any research, analysis,

study or other work required by the Commission to carry out its duties pursuant to NRS 387.12463 . The Superintendent of Public Instruction and Office of Finance shall jointly provide

the Commission with professional staff services. 9. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member is entitled to receive

the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees

generally. 10. The Commission may meet only: (a) Between July 1 of an odd-numbered year and December 31 of the subsequent even-numbered

year; or (b) During any regular or special session of the Legislature, if requested to do so

by the chair of the: (1) Senate Standing Committee on Education; (2) Assembly Standing Committee on Education; (3) Senate Standing Committee on Finance; (4) Assembly Standing Committee on Ways and Means; or (5) Interim Finance Committee.