NRS 513.023: 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.