2005 Nevada Revised Statutes - Chapter 219 — Commissioners on Uniform State Laws

CHAPTER 219 - COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORMSTATE LAWS

NRS 219.010 Commissionersdefined.

NRS 219.020 Designationand function of Commissioners; National Conference of Commissioners on UniformState Laws declared joint governmental agency; payment of annual dues.

NRS 219.025 AdditionalCommissioners.

NRS 219.027 Reimbursementof expenses.

NRS 219.030 Dutiesof Commissioners.

NRS 219.040 Recordsand reports to Legislature.

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NRS 219.010 Commissionersdefined. As used in this chapter, Commissionersmeans the Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

[Part 1:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL 6970](NRS A1961, 754)

NRS 219.020 Designationand function of Commissioners; National Conference of Commissioners on UniformState Laws declared joint governmental agency; payment of annual dues.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 219.025, the Commissioners are:

(a) The Legislative Counsel;

(b) Two members of the faculty of the William S. BoydSchool of Law of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and

(c) Not more than four attorneys licensed to practicelaw in the State of Nevada appointed by the Legislative Commission.

2. The Legislative Commission shall appoint:

(a) Attorneys who are members of the Legislature tofill the appointive positions created pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1if attorneys are available in the Legislature to fill those positions.

(b) Two members of the faculty of the William S. BoydSchool of Law of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, from a list submitted tothe Legislative Commission by the Dean of the Law School. Each member soappointed serves for a term of 4 years.

3. The Legislative Counsel may appoint not more thantwo additional Commissioners from the attorneys employed by the LegislativeCounsel Bureau, upon approval of the Legislative Commission.

4. The National Conference of Commissioners on UniformState Laws is hereby declared to be a joint governmental agency of this State.

5. It is a function of the Commissioners to carryforward the participation of the State of Nevada in the National Conference ofCommissioners on Uniform State Laws. Annual dues must be paid to thatorganization out of the Legislative Fund.

6. The Legislative Counsel shall notify the NationalConference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws whenever a Commissioner isappointed pursuant to this section.

[Part 1:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL 6970] +[4:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL 6973](NRS A 1961, 754; 1963, 1389; 1973,1118; 1995, 352; 2005,1357)

NRS 219.025 AdditionalCommissioners.

1. A Commissioner who served pursuant to subsection 1of NRS 219.020, except for aCommissioner who served pursuant to paragraph (b) of that subsection, maycontinue to serve or resume his service as a Commissioner if he:

(a) Is licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada;

(b) Is a resident of Nevada; and

(c) Notifies the Legislative Counsel of his intentionto serve as a Commissioner.

2. The Legislative Counsel shall notify the NationalConference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws whenever a Commissioner isadded pursuant to this section.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 1361; A 1995, 352; 2005, 1358)

NRS 219.027 Reimbursementof expenses.

1. A Commissioner who continues to serve or resumesservice as a Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of NRS 219.025 and who attends an annualmeeting of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws isentitled to receive reimbursement from the Legislative Fund for expensesincurred to attend the annual meeting if the Commissioner, at least 10 daysbefore the annual meeting, provides to the Director of the Legislative CounselBureau written notice stating that he will actively participate and carry outthe duties set forth in NRS 219.030 and 219.040.

2. Each Commissioner appointed by the LegislativeCommission pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 219.020 is entitled to receive reimbursementfrom the William S. Boyd School of Law for any expenses incurred in carryingout his duties as a Commissioner, including travel and per diem expenses.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1357)

NRS 219.030 Dutiesof Commissioners. The Commissioners shall:

1. Examine the subjects upon which uniformity oflegislation in the various states is desirable, but which are outside thejurisdiction of the Congress of the United States.

2. Confer upon these matters with Commissionersappointed by the other states for the same purpose.

3. Consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted forapproval and adoption by the several states.

4. Generally devise and recommend such other andfurther course of action as shall accomplish the purpose of this chapter.

[2:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL 6971](NRS A 1961,754)

NRS 219.040 Recordsand reports to Legislature.

1. The Commissioners shall:

(a) Keep a record of all their transactions.

(b) At each legislative session, make a report of theirtransactions to the Legislature.

(c) At each legislative session, make recommendationsto the legislature.

2. The Commissioners may, at any time other than thatspecified in subsection 1, make reports and recommendations to the Legislature.

[3:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL 6972](NRS A 1961,755)

 

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