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AN ACT relating to regional planning; establishing the Southern Nevada Planning Authority; setting forth the purpose and duties of the Authority; creating a technical committee to advise the Authority; providing for the funding of the Authority; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 1. The Southern Nevada Planning Authority, consisting of 21 members, is hereby created in Clark County. The Southern Nevada Planning Authority consists of:
(a) The respective mayors of the City of Las Vegas, the City of Henderson, the City of North Las Vegas, Boulder City and the City of Mesquite.
(b) The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County.
(c) The Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County.
(d) One member appointed by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association from among its members.
(e) One member appointed by the Nevada Resort Association from among its members.
(f) One member appointed by the Nevada State AFL-CIO from among its members.
(g) One member appointed by the Nevada Taxpayers Association from among its members.
(h) One member appointed by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce from among its members.
(i) One member appointed by the Nevada Development Authority from among its members.
(j) One member elected by the plurality vote of the members specified in paragraphs (a) to (i), inclusive, and (l) to represent environmental concerns.
(k) One member elected by the plurality vote of the members specified in paragraphs (a) to (i), inclusive, and (l) to represent the concerns of racial and ethnic minorities.
(l) One member appointed by each of the members specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) to represent the concerns of the residents of each city specified in paragraph (a) or Clark County, respectively. Such members must not be affiliated with any organization or special interest represented by the members specified in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive.
2. A member who no longer meets the qualifications by which he secured his membership on the Authority automatically ceases to be a member of the Authority. A vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original member was selected.
3. A member of the Authority who is:
(a) An ex-officio member pursuant to paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 shall serve without compensation.
(b) Appointed or elected pursuant to paragraphs (d) to (l), inclusive, of subsection 1 must be compensated by the Authority at the rate of $40 per meeting or $200 per month, whichever is less.
Sec. 2 1. The Southern Nevada Planning Authority shall:
(a) Identify and evaluate the needs of Clark County relating to its growth.
(b) Prioritize the objectives and strategies relating to the growth of Clark County.
(c) Recommend to the 70th session of the Nevada Legislature strategies for meeting the growth needs and objectives of Clark County.
2. The Authority shall review the master plans of the planning agencies of Clark County and the plans for capital improvement of Clark County and each city in Clark County to determine if the policies of those agencies are compatible with and feasible and appropriate for the expected amount of growth of Clark County over the next 20 years. A report regarding the determination of the Authority must be submitted to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislative Commission on or before April 1, 1998.
3. The Authority shall develop and submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the 70th session of the Nevada Legislature for its review on or before April 1, 1999:
(a) A needs assessment that identifies the issues relating to the growth of Clark County over the next 20 years. The needs assessment must be completed by the Authority on or before October 1, 1998.
(b) A strategic plan that sets forth the objectives, goals and strategies of the Authority with regard to those issues. The strategic plan must address the effects of such growth with respect to:
(1) Economic development, including, without limitation, the creation of new jobs.
(2) Educational institutions, including, without limitation, public schools.
(3) The environment, including, without limitation, air quality.
(4) Housing.
(5) Local land use and growth boundaries.
(6) Parks and recreation.
(7) Public safety.
(8) Transportation.
(9) Water, sewage and sanitation.
(10) Other issues as are determined by the Authority to be pertinent.
(c) Recommendations for legislation.
4. The Authority shall not address the current allocation of resources in the development of the needs assessment or strategic plan, but may recommend methods of interlocal financing to meet the needs of Clark County relating to its growth.
5. The Authority may make reasonable requests for information to any local government.
Sec. 3 There is hereby created the position of Director of the Southern Nevada Planning Authority. The Director:
1. Must be nominated by the plurality vote of the members appointed to the Authority pursuant to paragraphs (d) to (l), inclusive, of subsection 1 of section 1 of this act from a list of persons who have applied for the position and who:
(a) Have the necessary training, experience, capability and interest in planning to perform the duties of the Director;
(b) Have demonstrated the ability to administer a major program relating to planning; and
(c) Are not affiliated with any entity listed in subsection 1 of section 1 of this act.
2. Must be appointed by the plurality vote of the members of the Authority set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 of section 1 of this act.
3. Shall devote his entire time and attention to the business of his office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.
4. Shall not hold any other position relating to planning with a regional or local entity in the county, or be on a leave of absence from any other regional or local entity in the county while holding the position of Director.
5. Is responsible for the administration of the Authority.
6. Shall appoint a facilitator experienced in planning to facilitate the discussions of the Authority regarding growth. The facilitator may not be affiliated with any entity listed in subsection 1 of section 1 of this act.
7. Shall prepare an annual budget for the Authority.
8. May:
(a) Appoint professional, technical or clerical staff to positions that are approved by the Authority.
(b) Execute contracts for services and interlocal agreements that are approved by the Authority.
(c) Direct the activities of all persons employed by the Authority.
Sec. 4 1. The Technical Committee of the Southern Nevada Planning Authority, consisting of 11 members, is hereby created. The Technical Committee consists of:
(a) The respective city managers of the City of Las Vegas, the City of Henderson, the City of North Las Vegas, Boulder City and the City of Mesquite or their designees.
(b) The County Manager of Clark County or his designee.
(c) The General Manager of the Las Vegas Valley Water District or his designee.
(d) The General Manager of the Clark County District for the Control of Floods or his designee.
(e) The Director of the Regional Transportation Commission of Clark County or his designee.
(f) The County Health Officer of the Clark County Health District or his designee.
(g) The Superintendent of the Clark County School District or his designee.
2. The Technical Committee shall advise the Southern Nevada Planning Commission regarding the growth of Clark County.
3. A member who no longer meets the qualifications by which he secured his membership on the Technical Committee automatically ceases to be a member of the Technical Committee. A vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original member was selected.
4. A member of the Technical Committee shall serve without compensation.
Sec. 5 1. To pay for the costs associated with carrying out the provisions of this act:
(a) The governing body of:
(1) Clark County shall allocate not less than $100,000;
(2) The City of Las Vegas shall allocate not less than $75,000;
(3) The City of Henderson shall allocate not less than $60,000;
(4) The City of North Las Vegas shall allocate not less than $45,000;
(5) Boulder City shall allocate not more than $20,000; and
(6) The City of Mesquite shall allocate not more than $15,000,
from its general fund to the Southern Nevada Planning Authority.
(b) The Southern Nevada Planning Authority may solicit and accept contributions from the organizations specified in paragraphs (d) to (i), inclusive, of subsection 1 of section 1 of this act and any other organization that wishes to contribute to the Authority.
2. The Southern Nevada Planning Authority may expend any money received pursuant to this section in carrying out the provisions of this act.
3. Any money received by the Southern Nevada Planning Authority pursuant to this section must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 1999.
4. The Director of the Southern Nevada Planning Authority shall cause any remaining balance of the money allocated or contributed to the Southern Nevada Planning Authority pursuant to this section that has not been committed for expenditure as of June 30, 1999, to be transferred to the various entities which made the allocations or contributions in the proportion that the entity's allocation or contribution bears to the total amount of all allocations and contributions received by the Southern Nevada Planning Authority pursuant to this section.
Sec. 6 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to the Southern Nevada Planning Authority the sum of $300,000 to carry out the provisions of this act.
2. The money appropriated pursuant to subsection 1 must be accounted for separately by the Southern Nevada Planning Authority.
3. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made pursuant to subsection 1 must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 1999, and reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payment of money committed have been made.
Sec. 7 The Southern Nevada Planning Authority and the Technical Committee of the Southern Nevada Planning Authority shall each hold its first meeting on or before September 15, 1997.
Sec. 8 The provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 354.599 do not apply to any additional expenses of a local government that are related to the provisions of this act.
Sec. 9 This act becomes effective upon passage and approval and expires by limitation on July 1, 1999.