1. The Commission on Construction Education is hereby created.

2. The Commission consists of one member who is a member of the Board and six members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a) Four members who are representatives of the construction industry; and

(b) Two members who have knowledge of construction education programs.

3. Each member of the Commission serves a term of 3 years.

4. The members of the Commission who are appointed by the Governor serve without compensation, per diem allowance or reimbursement for travel expenses. While engaged in the business of the Commission, the member who is a member of the Board shall receive from the Board the same salary, per diem allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses the member receives while engaged in the business of the Board.

5. The Commission shall review programs of education which relate to building construction and distribute grants from the Construction Education Account created pursuant to NRS 624.580 for programs that the Commission determines qualify for such a grant.

6. The Board may adopt regulations which establish the rules of procedure for meetings of the Commission.

7. The Commission shall adopt regulations providing:

(a) Procedures for applying for a grant of money from the Construction Education Account;

(b) Procedures for reviewing an application for a grant from the Construction Education Account; and

(c) Qualifications for receiving a grant from the Construction Education Account.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 2408)