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Veterans' Advisory Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Veterans' Advisory Commission
  • Contact Person:
    John Hilgert, Director
  • Purpose:
    Investigate the handling of veterans affairs under the jurisdiction of the Director of Veterans Affairs, make recommendations and report to the Governor or Director on such matters and act as an appeal board from any decision made by the Director of Veterans Affairs or any of his agents or deputies on claims for aid from the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund.
  • How Many Affectable:
    143,375 veterans as of 093015 USVA estimate plus eligible dependents (# unknown)
  • How Many Served:
    143,375 veterans as of 093015 USVA estimate plus eligible dependents (# unknown)
  • Year Created:
    1947
  • Year Active:
    1947
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Nebraska Revised Statutes Section 80-401.06
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, # 028
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    five (5)
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Has been a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least five years immediately prior to his or her appointment. Served in the armed forces of the United States during the dates set forth in section 80-401.01 and was discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable from such service and is a member of a recognized veterans organization.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    5 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    2
  • Held FY 13-14:
    2
  • Required FY 14-15:
    2
  • Held FY 14-15:
    2
  • Required FY 15-16:
    2
  • Held FY 15-16:
    2
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    0
  • 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:
    Approved increase NVA funeral allowance guideline. Approved Director appointment of Veterans Affairs Service Officers (x2).Approved increase NVA dental allowance guideline.Approved NVA allowances for transportation.Approved NVA allowances for catastrophic situations.