| Formal Name: | Veterans' Advisory Commission |
| Contact Person: | John Hilgert |
| Purpose: | Shall be empowered to investigate the handling of veterans affairs under the jurisdiction of the Director of Veterans Affairs and to make recommendations and report to the Governor or the director on such matters. The Commission also acts as an appeal board for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund and approves hiring of state officers. |
| How Many Affectable: | 132,581: 2018 NE Veteran population per USDVA |
| How Many Served: | 132,581: 2018 NE Veteran population per USDVA |
| Year Created: | 1947 |
| Year Active: | 1947 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Nebraska Revised Statutes 80-401.06. |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs |
| Number Of Members: | 5 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No, not specific to the Board; however, the Legislature does approve the appointment of the Director of Veterans Affairs (80-401.02) |
| Qualifications Of Members: | 1) Has been a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least 5 years immediately prior to his or her appointment2) Has 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.3) Is a member of a recognized veterans organization |
| Per Diem: | None |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 5 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 17-18: | 2 |
| Held FY 17-18: | 2 |
| Required FY 18-19: | 2 |
| Held FY 18-19: | 2 |
| Required FY 19-20: | 2 |
| Held FY 19-20: | 2 |
| Support Staff: | NDVA functional (Legal, Finance) and administrative (HR, IT) support as needed (per 55-605) |
| Shared or Separate: | Parent agency |
| FY 17-18 Budget: | No budget, but expenses absorbed by Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs administration |
| FY 18-19 Budget: | No budget, but expenses absorbed by Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs administration |
| FY 19-20 Budget: | $1,242.80 expenses absorbed by Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs administration |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2016: | Review NDVA programsApprove State Service OfficersReview Nebraska Veterans Aid Operations |