2016 Boards and Commissions

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.