NRS 630.281. Genetic Counseling Advisory Council [Effective through December 31, 2030.]

1. 1. The Genetic Counseling Advisory Council is hereby created.

2. 2. The Board shall appoint to the Advisory Council:

   1. (a) One physician licensed in this State who has experience in the field of genetics;
   2. (b) Three members who hold a valid certification issued by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor organization, and are actively engaged in the practice of genetic counseling; and
   3. (c) One member who is a representative of the public.
3. 3. Each member of the Advisory Council must be a resident of this State.
4. 4. After the initial terms, the members of the Advisory Council must be appointed to terms of 2 years. Members may be reappointed.
5. 5. A vacancy on the Advisory Council must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
6. 6. The Board may remove a member of the Advisory Council for incompetence, neglect of duty, moral turpitude or malfeasance in office.
7. 7. The members of the Advisory Council are not entitled to compensation.

8. 8. The Advisory Council shall:

   1. (a) Elect from its members a Chair and any other officers determined necessary by the members of the Advisory Council at the first meeting of each year;
   2. (b) Meet at least two times each year at the call of the Chair of the Advisory Council; and
   3. (c) Advise the Board on the adoption of regulations concerning the practice of genetic counseling and other matters related to the practice of genetic counseling.
9. 9. A majority of the members of the Advisory Council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Advisory Council.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 1099)