NRS 287.041
Creation
- composition
- qualifications
- terms
- vacancies
- removal.
1.
There is hereby created the Board of the Public Employees’ Benefits Program. The Board consists of 10 members appointed as follows:(a)
Two members who are professional employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education, appointed by the Governor upon consideration of any recommendations of organizations that represent employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education. One such member must reside in northern Nevada and the other member must reside in southern Nevada.(b)
Two members who are retired from public employment, appointed by the Governor upon consideration of any recommendations of organizations that represent retired public employees.(c)
Two members who are employees in the classified service of the State, appointed by the Governor upon consideration of any recommendations of organizations that represent state employees.(d)
One member who is employed by this State in a managerial capacity and has substantial and demonstrated experience in risk management, group insurance programs, health care administration or employee benefits programs appointed by the Governor.(e)
Two members who have substantial and demonstrated experience in risk management, group insurance programs, health care administration or employee benefits programs appointed by the Governor.(f)
The Director of the Department of Administration or a designee of the Director approved by the Governor.2.
Of the nine persons appointed to the Board pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1, at least four members must have a bachelor’s degree or a more advanced degree, or equivalent professional experience, in business administration, economics, medicine, accounting, actuarial science, insurance, risk management or health care administration, and at least two members must have education or proven experience in the management of employees’ benefits, insurance, risk management, health care administration or business administration.3.
Each person appointed as a member of the Board must:(a)
Except for a member appointed pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1, have been a participant in the Program for at least 1 year before the person’s appointment;(b)
Except for a member appointed pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1, be a current employee of the State of Nevada or another public employer that participates in the Program or a retired public employee who is a participant in the Program;(c)
Not be an elected officer of the State of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions; and(d)
Not participate in any business enterprise or investment:(1)
With any vendor or provider to the Program; or(2)
In real or personal property if the Program owns or has a direct financial interest in that enterprise or property.4.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, after the initial terms, the term of an appointed member of the Board is 4 years and until the member’s successor is appointed and takes office unless the member no longer possesses the qualifications for appointment set forth in this section or is removed by the Governor. If a member loses the requisite qualifications within the last 12 months of the member’s term, the member may serve the remainder of the member’s term. Members are eligible for reappointment. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.5.
The appointed members of the Board serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Source:
Section 287.041 — Creation; composition; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-287.html#NRS287Sec041.