Nevada Revised Statutes 223.964 – Nevada Awards and Honors Board: Creation; membership; duties; grants, gifts, donations, bequests and devises
1. There is hereby created the Nevada Awards and Honors Board.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 223.964
- 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 Board shall be composed of five members who are residents of the State, appointed by the Governor. The members of the Board serve for terms of 3 years and may be reappointed.
3. The Board shall:
(a) Establish a suitable design for the Nevada Medal of Distinction such as a ribbon, badge or other insignia;
(b) Establish the requirements for determining whether a person:
(1) Has made a significant and lasting contribution to the State; and
(2) Is a Nevada resident or otherwise has a sufficient connection to this State;
(c) Procure the manufacture of the Nevada Medal of Distinction; and
(d) Take any other action necessary to carry out the requirements of NRS 223.960 to 223.968, inclusive.
4. The Office of the Governor shall provide administrative support to the Board.
5. The Board may apply for and accept grants, gifts, donations, bequests or devises on behalf of the Board which must be used to carry out the functions of the Board.