Section 442-3-003 - Designation of Chairperson and Vice-ChairpersonThe Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson of the Commission must each be an attorney admitted to practice before the Nebraska Supreme Court. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-5003(3).
003.01 Each Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson serves a term of two years on a rotating basis. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-5003(3).003.02 The term of office for each Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson commences January 1 of each even numbered year and expires on December 31 of each odd numbered year or upon: written resignation submitted by the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson; written notice from a physician for the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson stating that the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson is incapable of performing the duties of Chair or Vice-Chairperson, and that such incapacity will continue through the duration of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson's term of office as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson; death of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson; expiration of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson's term of office as a Commissioner. Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-5003(3).003.03 In the event only one Commissioner is eligible to serve as Chairperson that member is designated Chairperson on expiration of the prior Chairperson's term.003.04 In the event only one Commissioner is eligible to serve as Vice-Chairperson that member is designated Vice-Chairperson on expiration of the prior Vice-Chairperson's term.003.05 In the event no Commissioner is eligible to serve as Chairperson that office shall remain vacant until an eligible person is appointed by the Governor.003.06 In the event no Commissioner is eligible to serve as Vice-Chairperson that office shall remain vacant until an eligible person is appointed by the Governor.003.07 In the event more than one Commissioner is eligible to serve as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson an election by secret ballot shall be conducted.003.08 A Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson may resign his or her office as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson without resigning from the Commission and may continue to serve as a Commissioner.442 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 003