NRS 640B.170
Creation

  • appointment and qualifications of members
  • terms, vacancies and removal from office
  • limitations on civil liability.

1.

The Board of Athletic Trainers is hereby created.

2.

The Governor shall appoint to the Board:

(a)

Three members who:

(1)

Are licensed as athletic trainers pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and

(2)

Have engaged in the practice of athletic training or taught or conducted research concerning the practice of athletic training for the 5 years immediately preceding their appointment;

(b)

One member who is licensed as a physical therapist pursuant to chapter 640 of NRS and who is also licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter; and

(c)

One member who is a representative of the public.

3.

Each member of the Board:

(a)

Must be a resident of this State; and

(b)

May not serve more than two consecutive terms.

4.

After the initial terms, the members of the Board must be appointed to terms of 3 years.

5.

A vacancy on the Board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

6.

The Governor may remove a member of the Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, moral turpitude or malfeasance in office.

7.

No member of the Board may be held liable in a civil action for any act he or she performs in good faith in the execution of his or her duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

Source: Section 640B.170 — Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; terms, vacancies and removal from office; limitations on civil liability., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-640B.­html#NRS640BSec170.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 640B.170’s source at nv​.us