Nevada Revised Statutes Title 25. Public Organizations for Community Service § 315.7809. Appointment of commissioners; number; term; qualifications; vacancies

1. Upon the adoption of a resolution pursuant to NRS 315.7805 forming a regional authority, nine persons must be appointed to serve as commissioners of the authority as follows:

2. Each commissioner must be appointed for a term of office of 4 years.

3. Each commissioner who serves on behalf of tenants must be a current recipient of assistance from the authority who resides in the county or in the city from which he or she is appointed, as applicable, and who is selected from a list of at least five eligible nominees submitted for this purpose by an organization which represents tenants of housing projects in the county or city, as applicable. If no such organization exists, each such commissioner must be selected from a list of nominees submitted for this purpose from persons who currently receive assistance from the authority and who reside in the county or in the city for which the list of nominees is prepared, as applicable. Thereafter, at least four commissioners must be such recipients who were nominated and appointed in the same manner. If, during his or her term, any such commissioner ceases to be a recipient of assistance, the commissioner must be replaced in the manner set forth in this subsection by a person who is a recipient of assistance.

4. In making the appointment of a person who is not a member of the governing body of the county described in paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the governing body shall seek recommendations for appointment from a diverse background of interests with a view toward:

5. All vacancies must be filled for the unexpired term.