Nevada Revised Statutes 219A.300 – Administration of Youth Legislature by corporation for public benefit; governance of corporation by Board of Directors; appointment and terms of Board members; election of Chair and Vice Chair; powers and duties of Board
1. The Youth Legislature must be administered by a corporation for public benefit, as that term is defined in NRS 82.021, which must include providing educational programs and opportunities as its primary organizational goal.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 219A.300
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. The corporation for public benefit must be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members appointed by the Legislative Commission consisting of at least:
(a) One member of the Senate;
(b) One member of the Assembly;
(c) One representative of the general public; and
(d) If practicable, one person who previously served as a member of the Youth Legislature.
3. A member of the Board serves a term of 2 years and until his or her successor is appointed. A member of the Board may be reappointed.
4. The members of the Board shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among their number. The term of office of the Chair and the Vice Chair is 1 year.
5. The Board:
(a) Shall administer the provisions of this chapter.
(b) May provide to the Youth Legislature such administrative, financial and other support and guidance as the Board may determine to be necessary or appropriate.
(c) May employ one or more persons to provide administrative support for the Youth Legislature or pay the costs incurred by one or more volunteers to provide any required administrative support.
(d) Shall oversee the activities of the Youth Legislature.
(e) May solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations from any source to provide educational programs and opportunities and for the support of the Youth Legislature in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Any such gifts, grants and donations must be deposited in the Account.
(f) May perform such other functions in whatever manner the Board determines will best serve the interests of this State and the Youth Legislature.