[Rev. 11/3/2011 1:32:54 PM]

CHAPTER 233H - NEVADA COMMISSION ON SPORTS

NRS 233H.010          Definitions.

NRS 233H.020          Creation; number of members; appointment and selection of members; terms; election of Chair and Vice Chair; removal of members.

NRS 233H.030          Reimbursement of members.

NRS 233H.040          Meetings.

NRS 233H.050          Executive Director.

NRS 233H.060          Powers of Commission: Administration.

NRS 233H.070          Powers of Commission: Agreements concerning use of sports facility; fees.

NRS 233H.080          Powers of Commission: Promotion of physical fitness and sports.

NRS 233H.090          Account for Physical Fitness and Sports: Creation; use; claims.

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     NRS 233H.010  Definitions.  As used in this chapter:

     1.  “Commission” means the Nevada Commission on Sports; and

     2.  “Sports facility” means real or personal property suitable for holding sports competitions approved by the Commission.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2123)

     NRS 233H.020  Creation; number of members; appointment and selection of members; terms; election of Chair and Vice Chair; removal of members.

     1.  The Nevada Commission on Sports, consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor and two nonvoting members selected from the Legislature, is hereby created.

     2.  The Governor shall appoint to the Commission:

     (a) One member who is experienced in promoting physical fitness;

     (b) One member who is experienced in promoting sports for persons who are physically disabled or persons with mental retardation;

     (c) One member who has competed in the Olympic Games;

     (d) Three members who are experienced in promoting amateur sports;

     (e) One member who represents the gaming industry;

     (f) One member who represents the mining industry; and

     (g) One member who represents the public utilities and similar entities.

     3.  The Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly shall appoint one member of the Senate and one member of the Assembly, respectively, to serve as nonvoting members of the Commission for terms of 2 years.

     4.  If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.

     5.  The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among its voting members.

     6.  The Governor may remove a member from the Commission if the member neglects his or her duty or commits malfeasance in office.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2123)

     NRS 233H.030  Reimbursement of members.  While engaged in the business of the Commission, members of the Commission are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Commission and approved by the Chair.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.040  Meetings.  The Commission shall meet at least four times annually or more frequently at the discretion of the Chair.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.050  Executive Director.  The Commission may appoint an Executive Director who may hire other employees with the approval of the Commission. The Executive Director is in the unclassified service of the State and serves at the pleasure of the Commission.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.060  Powers of Commission: Administration.  The Commission may:

     1.  Adopt regulations necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

     2.  Sue and be sued;

     3.  Acquire by lease, purchase or gift all rights, title or other interest in real or personal property necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

     4.  Construct, repair or refurbish any real or personal property necessary for a sports facility;

     5.  Purchase insurance in the amounts it considers necessary to protect the members of the Commission or its officers or employees from liability for personal injury, death or property damage related to the proper exercise of its powers;

     6.  Enter into contracts with persons to design, construct or remodel a sports facility and any materials necessary for that design, construction or remodeling;

     7.  Sell or otherwise dispose of real or personal property it owns and that is no longer required to carry out its duties;

     8.  Apply for and accept gifts, bequests, grants or loans of money or other property from public and private sources, and take any actions necessary to comply with any conditions of the gift, bequest, grant or loan;

     9.  Make grants, loans or gifts of money or property to carry out its duties; and

     10.  Conduct research, studies and hearings upon matters related to its duties.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.070  Powers of Commission: Agreements concerning use of sports facility; fees.  The Commission may charge and collect fees for permission to use any sports facility or other property under its ownership or control and may enter into agreements whereby exclusive use of a sports facility or other property of the Commission is provided to a person.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.080  Powers of Commission: Promotion of physical fitness and sports.  The Commission may:

     1.  Promote the development of Olympic training centers;

     2.  Promote physical fitness through participation in sports;

     3.  Develop, foster and coordinate physical fitness services and programs;

     4.  Sponsor workshops, clinics and conferences for amateurs in sports;

     5.  Provide recognition for outstanding developments, achievements and contributions to amateur sports;

     6.  Stimulate and promote research into amateur sports;

     7.  Collect and disseminate information about amateur sports;

     8.  Promote amateur sports and programs for physical fitness in schools and local communities;

     9.  Develop programs to promote personal health and physical fitness through participation in amateur sports in cooperation with medical, dental and other professional societies;

     10.  Promote the development of recreational opportunities and activities in amateur sport, including the acquisition, financing, construction and rehabilitation of sports facilities for holding amateur sports events;

     11.  Promote national and international sport competitions and events for amateurs;

     12.  Sanction and sponsor sports competitions for amateurs;

     13.  Become a member of regional or national sports associations or organizations for amateurs;

     14.  Promote the inclusion of persons with physical or mental disabilities or visual or hearing impairments in amateur sports under conditions that are as comparable to those pertaining to other athletes as their disabilities and impairments allow;

     15.  Assist with the Nevada Special Olympics;

     16.  Assist with the Nevada Senior Games; and

     17.  Develop and promote a program of statewide sports competition for amateurs to be known as the Silver State Games, which must be patterned after the summer and winter Olympic Games and designed to encourage the participation of athletes representing a broad range of ages, levels of skill and geographic areas of the State.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2124)

     NRS 233H.090  Account for Physical Fitness and Sports: Creation; use; claims.  The Account for Physical Fitness and Sports is hereby created in the State General Fund. All money received by the Commission from public and private sources must be deposited in the Account. The money in the Account must be used to pay the expenses of the Commission and to carry out the duties of the Commission. Claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid upon the approval of the Chair of the Commission.

     (Added to NRS by 1989, 2125; A 1993, 640)