1. 1. As an alternative to the appointment of five members of the agency pursuant to NRS 279.440 and as an alternative to the procedures set forth in NRS 279.444:

   1. (a) At the time of the adoption of a resolution pursuant to NRS 279.428, the legislative body may appoint not more than 11 of the following persons as members of the agency:

      1. (1) Resident electors of the community;
      2. (2) Members of the legislative body; or
      3. (3) A combination of resident electors of the community and members of the legislative body; or

   2. (b) At any time after the adoption of a resolution pursuant to NRS 279.428, the legislative body may direct the mayor or other executive officer of the city or chair of the board of county commissioners to appoint not more than 11 of the following persons as members of the agency:

      1. (1) Resident electors of the community;
      2. (2) Members of the legislative body; or
      3. (3) A combination of resident electors of the community and members of the legislative body.
2. 2. The terms of any resident electors of the community first appointed as members of the agency pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 must be staggered in substantially the same proportion as the terms of members are staggered pursuant to NRS 279.446. The successors of the members first appointed must be appointed for 4-year terms. Vacancies occurring during a term must be filled for the unexpired term. A member shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1285)