Nevada commission studies trade and investment ties with Ireland

The Nevada-Ireland Trade Commission studies shared economic issues and recommends actions to Nevada’s Board of Economic Development. Its work covers Nevada-Ireland trade, investment, and business and academic exchanges, along with shared policy issues and other issues it selects. The annual report covers activities during the previous fiscal year and any recommendations. The commission sends it to the Governor and the Legislative Counsel Bureau for delivery to the Legislature in even-numbered years or the Legislative Commission in odd-numbered years. The law took effect July 1, 2025. The commission must submit its report on or before October 1 of each year.

State leaders appoint nine commission members, and the Office of Economic Development provides needed staff support. The Senate Majority Leader appoints two senators, the Assembly Speaker appoints two assemblymembers, and the Governor appoints five members. The Governor’s appointees must include representatives of higher education, a chamber of commerce or trade association, and Irish-American communities or interests in Nevada. Members receive no pay but receive the daily allowance and travel expenses generally provided to state officers and employees. A majority of members must be present to conduct business. After initial terms, members serve two-year terms and may be reappointed.

The commission manages a dedicated state account and may seek grants and accept contributions. The account is part of Nevada’s State General Fund. The law does not specify a dollar amount to put into it. Account money may be used only for commission work, including administrative costs, travel, meals, and lodging. Contributions from public or private sources must go into the account. Interest and income, minus applicable charges, stay in the account. Unused account money does not return to the State General Fund at the end of any fiscal year.