NRS 538.061
Qualifications of commissioners.

1.

The members appointed by the Governor must be residents of this state. The members appointed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority must be persons who serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority. When a person so appointed ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, the remaining members of the Board of Directors shall fill the vacancy by appointment from among its membership.

2.

All members must have a general knowledge of:

(a)

The development of the Colorado River and its tributaries within this state; and

(b)

The rights of this state concerning the resources and benefits of the Colorado River.

Source: Section 538.061 — Qualifications of commissioners., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-538.html#NRS538Sec061.

538.041
Definitions. 538.051
Creation 538.061
Qualifications of commissioners. 538.081
Removal of commissioner. 538.101
Compensation of commissioners and employees 538.111
Selection of Vice Chair 538.121
Principal place of business. 538.131
Meetings 538.133
Executive Director: Appointment 538.135
Executive Director: Duties. 538.137
Deputy Executive Director: Appointment 538.141
Assistants and employees: Employment by Executive Director 538.151
Legal services to Commission: Duties of Attorney General and deputy attorney generals. 538.161
General duties 538.166
General powers 538.171
Protection of water, water rights and rights to power 538.181
Contracts relating to power and water: Authority 538.186
Entry into and consultations relating to certain agreements regarding supplemental water. 538.191
Colorado River Commission Fund 538.196
Interest and income on money in special revenue fund, fund for construction of capital projects, trust fund, enterprise fund or agency fund. 538.201
Regulations. 538.206
Issuance of general obligations: Consultation with State Treasurer 538.211
Faith and credit of State pledged. 538.221
Hearings 538.226
Water administrative and operating budget: Preparation and approval 538.231
Application and disbursement of revenues. 538.241
Duties of State Controller and State Treasurer. 538.251
Approval of contracts by Governor.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 538.061’s source at nv.us

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Original Source: Section 538.061 — Qualifications of commissioners., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-538.html#NRS538Sec061 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).