Nevada Code § 641.040

Qualifications of members; conflict of interest
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1. The Governor shall appoint to the
Board:
(a) Four members who are licensed psychologists
in the State of Nevada with at least 5 years of experience in the practice of
psychology after being licensed.
(b) One member who is a licensed psychologist in
the State of Nevada with at least 5 years of experience in the practice of
psychology after being licensed and who is a core faculty member at a
doctorate-level program or internship location that is accredited by the
American Psychological Association for at least 3 years before the time of
appointment. If such a licensed psychologist is not available to serve, the
Governor shall appoint one member who meets the requirements set forth in
paragraph (a).
(c) One member who has resided in this State for
at least 5 years and who represents the interests of persons or agencies that
regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable
to afford health care.
(d) One member who is a representative of the
general public.
2. A person is not eligible for
appointment unless he or she is:
(a) A citizen of the United States; and
(b) A resident of the State of Nevada.
3. The member who is a representative of
the general public must not be a psychologist or behavioral health and wellness
practitioner, an applicant or a former applicant for licensure as a
psychologist or behavioral health and wellness practitioner, a member of a
health profession, the spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or
adoption, of a psychologist or behavioral health and wellness practitioner, or
a member of a household that includes a psychologist or a behavioral health and
wellness practitioner.
4. Board members must not have any
conflicts of interest or the appearance of such conflicts in the performance of
their duties as members of the Board.

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