Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers
NRS 640B.170 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; terms, vacancies and removal from office; limitations on civil liability.

1. The Board of Athletic Trainers is hereby created.
2. The Governor shall appoint to the Board:
(a) Three members who:
(1) Are licensed as athletic trainers pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and
(2) Have engaged in the practice of athletic training or taught or conducted research concerning the practice of athletic training for the 5 years immediately preceding their appointment;
(b) One member who is licensed as a physical therapist pursuant to chapter 640 of NRS and who is also licensed as an athletic trainer pursuant to this chapter; and
(c) One member who is a representative of the public.
3. Each member of the Board:
(a) Must be a resident of this State; and
(b) May not serve more than two consecutive terms.
4. After the initial terms, the members of the Board must be appointed to terms of 3 years.
5. A vacancy on the Board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
6. The Governor may remove a member of the Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, moral turpitude or malfeasance in office.
7. No member of the Board may be held liable in a civil action for any act he or she performs in good faith in the execution of his or her duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 896)

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