2016 Boards and Commissions

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.