NRS400.035. Meetings; compensation of members; administrative support and other assistance.

      1.  The Council shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and as frequently as necessary to afford the general public, representatives of governmental agencies and representatives of organizations an opportunity to present information and recommendations relating to the coordination between elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, including, without limitation, the Nevada Youth Legislature created by NRS 385.515 and the Advisory Council on Parental Involvement and Family Engagement established by NRS 385.610.

      2.  The Council shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.

      3.  For each day or portion of a day during which the members of the Council attend a meeting of the Council or are otherwise engaged in the business of the Council:

      (a) The members who are Legislators are entitled to receive the compensation provided for a majority of the members of the Legislature during the first 60 days of the preceding regular session plus the per diem allowance provided for state officers and employees generally and the travel expenses provided pursuant to NRS 218A.655, payable from the Legislative Fund.

      (b) The members who are appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Assembly who are not Legislators are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, payable from the Legislative Fund.

      (c) The members who are appointed by the Governor are entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, payable as other claims against the State are paid.

      4.  The Office of the Governor shall provide:

      (a) Administrative support;

      (b) Equipment; and

      (c) Office space,

Ê as is necessary for the Council to carry out its duties.

      5.  The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada and the Department shall provide technical assistance to the Council upon the request of the Chair.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 3157; A 2009, 255)