1. The Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels is hereby created.

2. The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall appoint to the Commission:

(a) One member who is a unit’s owner residing in a unit within this State and who has served as a member of an executive board in this State;

(b) Two members who are units’ owners, each of whom resides in a unit within this State, but who are not required to have served as members of an executive board;

(c) One member who is in the business of developing common-interest communities in this State;

(d) One member who holds a certificate;

(e) One member who is a certified public accountant certified to practice in this State pursuant to the provisions of chapter 628 of NRS; and

(f) One member who is an attorney licensed to practice in this State.

3. Each member of the Commission must be a resident of this State. At least four members of the Commission must be residents of a county whose population is 700,000 or more.

4. Each member of the Commission must have resided in a common-interest community or have been actively engaged in a business or profession related to common-interest communities for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of the member’s appointment.

5. After the initial terms, each member of the Commission serves a term of 3 years. Each member may serve not more than two consecutive full terms. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this section to replace the member for the remainder of the unexpired term.

6. While engaged in the business of the Commission, each member is entitled to receive:

(a) A salary of not more than $80 per day, as established by the Commission; and

(b) The per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 2209; A 2005, 2619; 2007, 2272; 2009, 2899; 2011, 1146; 2017, 1319)