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Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs
  • Contact Person:
    John Hilgert, Director
  • Purpose:
    Address matters of military and veteran significance in Nebraska.
  • How Many Affectable:
    Active and reserve military members & 143,375 veterans as of 093015 USVA estimate plus eligible dependents (# unknown)
  • How Many Served:
    Active and reserve military members & 143,375 veterans as of 093015 USVA estimate plus eligible dependents (# unknown)
  • Year Created:
    2016
  • Year Active:
    2016
  • Sunset Date:
    NA
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Nebraska Revised Statutes Sections 55-601
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, # 028
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    six (6)
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor appoints three citizen members.
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    One each from the congressional districts; at least one of the three shall have military experience; and, at least one of the three shall have a background in business.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    4 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 13-14:
    0
  • Held FY 13-14:
    0
  • Required FY 14-15:
    0
  • Held FY 14-15:
    0
  • Required FY 15-16:
    0
  • Held FY 15-16:
    0
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    2
  • 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:
    Yes
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2012:
    Law had an effective date of July 21, 2016 with funding starting on October 1, 2016. Future staffing, meetings and reports are in development.