NRS513.023. Creation; appointment of members; terms of office.

      1.  The Commission on Mineral Resources, composed of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.

      2.  The Governor shall appoint:

      (a) Two persons who are familiar with large-scale mining;

      (b) One person who is familiar with the production of oil and gas;

      (c) One person who is familiar with exploration for and development of minerals;

      (d) One person who is familiar with the situations unique to small-scale mining and prospecting;

      (e) One person who is familiar with the development of geothermal resources; and

      (f) One member to represent the general public.

      3.  The members of the Commission shall serve terms of 4 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 2067)