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Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission
  • Contact Person:
    Trevor Jones, Secretary
  • Purpose:
    To officially recognize Nebraskans who have acheived prominence.
  • How Many Affectable:
    1.8+ million Nebraska residents plus an unknown number out of the state
  • How Many Served:
    1.8+ million Nebraskans plus many visitors to the state
  • Year Created:
    1961
  • Year Active:
    1961--present
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    NRS 72-724
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS)
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    6 appointed, 7th is the- Director of the NSHS who serves as a voting member and as Commisison Secretary; In addition, the Governor is an ex officio member.
  • Who Appoints:
    The Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Not required
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Not stipulated in statute other than no more than than three appointees can be affiliated wih the same political party.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    Six years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    No requirement; meets as necessary to conduct business
  • Held FY 13-14:
    2
  • Required FY 14-15:
    See above
  • Held FY 14-15:
    1
  • Required FY 15-16:
    See above
  • Held FY 15-16:
    1
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    NSHS Director and support services from the NSHS staff in setting meetings, and processing Commissioners' travel and meeting expenses in accordancce with state procedures
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared with the NSHS
  • FY 13-14 Budget:
    0
  • FY 14-15 Budget:
    0
  • FY 15-16 Budget:
    0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Receives contributions for the design and fabrication of each inductee's bust to be displayed in the Capitol..
  • Spending Authority:
    NA
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    Selected, created the bust and, in 2014, installed Dr. Albert Saunders Johnson in the Nebraska Hall of Fame. Currently in the second year of the prescribed five-year cycle. Receives nomination from the public in years one and two. Consideration of nominees begins in year three.