1. Each regional training program must have a governing body consisting of:

(a) The superintendent of schools, or the superintendent’s designee, for each school district that is included within the primary jurisdiction of the regional training program. The superintendent of schools serves ex officio.

(b) Teachers who are considered masters, appointed by the superintendents of schools of the school districts that are included within the primary jurisdiction of the regional training program and the representatives of higher education appointed to the governing body. Each teacher who wishes to be considered for appointment to the governing body must submit an application explaining his or her qualifications as a master teacher. At least one teacher must be appointed from each school district within the primary jurisdiction of the regional training program.

(c) Representatives of the Nevada System of Higher Education, appointed by the Board of Regents, and representatives of other institutions of higher education, as determined by the superintendents of school districts included within the primary jurisdiction of the regional training program.

(d) A nonvoting member who is an employee of the Department.

2. After the appointments are made, the governing body shall select a chair from among its membership.

3. Each member of the governing body shall serve a term of 2 years. A person must not be appointed to serve more than three consecutive terms.

4. A vacancy in the governing body must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(Added to NRS by 2001 Special Session, 178) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 391.524)