USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 33 - LIBRARIES; MUSEUMS; HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Chapter : CHAPTER 378A - STATE HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD
 It is the
policy of this State to foster and further the establishment and proper
maintenance of superior archives and public records programs throughout
the State including facilities, professional staffs and auxiliary
personnel to support such programs. The purpose of this chapter is to
provide the means for the overview and study of existing programs,
facilities, resources and services and for the accumulation of
recommendations to strengthen and expand these components.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 836)
 As used in this chapter, “Board”
means the State Historical Records Advisory Board.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 836)
 The State Historical Records Advisory Board, consisting of
the State Library and Archives Administrator and nine members appointed
by the Governor, is hereby created. The State Library and Archives
Administrator shall serve as a nonvoting member of the Board and
Secretary to the Board. The Board is responsible to the Governor and may
make recommendations to the Legislature.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 836; A 1997, 3146)


      1.  The Governor shall appoint to the Board:

      (a) The person who is in charge of the archives and records of the
Division of State Library and Archives of the Department of Cultural
Affairs. This person is the State Historical Records Coordinator for the
purposes of 36 C.F.R. § 1206.36 and shall serve as Chairman of the Board.

      (b) A person in charge of a state-funded historical agency who has
responsibilities related to archives or records, or to both archives and
records.

      (c) Seven other members, at least three of whom must have
experience in the administration of historical records or archives. These
members must represent as broadly as possible the various public and
private archive and research institutions and organizations in the State.

      2.  After the initial terms, the Chairman serves for 4 years and
each other appointed member serves for 3 years. Members of the Board may
be reappointed.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 836; A 1993, 1581; 2001, 925 )


      1.  The Board shall meet regularly at least three times a year and,
within the limits of legislative appropriations, may hold additional
meetings upon the call of the Chairman.

      2.  Each member of the Board who is not an employee of the State is
entitled to receive a salary of $80 for each day’s attendance at a
meeting of the Board.

      3.  Payments of salaries must be made upon itemized and verified
claims approved by the State Library and Archives Administrator from
money appropriated to the State Library and Archives.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 837; A 1997, 3146)
 The Board shall:

      1.  Examine and assess archives and public records programs and the
facilities, professional staffs and auxiliary personnel that support such
programs.

      2.  Prepare a report to be submitted on or before January 1 of each
odd-numbered year to the Governor and the Legislative Commission.

      3.  Review and evaluate applications made by political subdivisions
and private organizations for grants from the Account for Historical
Records to improve the preservation of historical records.

      4.  Make recommendations to the State Library and Archives
Administrator for approval of applications for grants from the Account
for Historical Records.

      5.  Publish any material pertaining to its work as it deems
appropriate.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 836; A 1997, 3146)


      1.  The Account for Historical Records is hereby created in the
State General Fund to be administered by the State Library and Archives
Administrator. Money in the Account may be expended only for grants to
promote and preserve historical recordkeeping and for carrying out the
provisions of this chapter.

    2.  All money received by the Board from any source must be deposited
in the State Treasury to the credit of the Account.

      3.  All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims
against the State are paid.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 837; A 1997, 3146)
 The Board
may accept gifts and grants of money for the purpose of carrying out its
responsibilities pursuant to this chapter.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 837)

 The Board shall promptly file copies of any and all of its reports,
studies, documents and publications, regardless of form of issue, with
the State Library and Archives.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 837)
 The State Library and
Archives Administrator shall maintain the records of the Board at the
State Library and Archives.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 837; A 1997, 3147)