2016 Boards and Commissions

Veterans' Homes Board

General Information

Formal Name:Veterans' Homes Board
Contact Person:John Hilgert, Director
Purpose:Review all applications submitted for admission to the Nebraska veterans home system and make all final determinations regarding admission or continued admission to one of the homes; recommend matters of policy, rules and regulations, administration, maintenance pertaining to each of the Nebraska veterans homes and prescribe rules of membership in the Nebraska veterans homes.
How Many Affectable:143,375
How Many Served:495 census 07-18-16
Year Created:18871949
Year Active:18871949
Sunset Date:NA

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Nebraska Revised Statutes Sections: 80-318
Parent Agency:Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, # 028

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:14
Who Appoints:Recognized veterans organizations listed in subdivision (1) of Nebraska Revised Statutes Section: 80-401-01.
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:Two (2) members are selected by each of the recognized veterans organizations in Nebraska identified in subdivision (1) of section 80-401.01, and the Director of Veterans Affairs who shall serve as the permanent board secretary. Each member shall be selected in the manner and serve for such term as the veterans organization may prescribe.
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Serve for such term as the veterans organization may prescribe.
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:4
Held FY 13-14:4
Required FY 14-15:4
Held FY 14-15:4
Required FY 15-16:4
Held FY 15-16:4

Operations

Support Staff:No
Shared or Separate:Parent Agency
FY 13-14 Budget:$0.00
FY 14-15 Budget:$0.00
FY 15-16 Budget:$0.00
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:No

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:Since July 1, 2012: Applications for Admission Board acted on: FY 12-13: 450 FY 13-14: 405 FY 14-15: 382 FY 15-16: 445