1. The Executive Branch Audit Committee is hereby created.
2. The Committee must consist of one member who is a representative of the general public appointed by the Governor, who has at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of auditing and who does not engage in business with any agency, and the following ex officio members:
(a) The Governor, who shall serve as Chair of the Committee;
(b) The Lieutenant Governor;
(c) The Secretary of State;
(d) The State Treasurer;
(e) The State Controller; and
(f) The Attorney General.
3. The member of the Committee who is a representative of the general public is entitled to receive a salary of $80 per day while engaged in the business of the Committee.
4. While engaged in the business of the Committee, each member of the Committee is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
5. The Committee shall:
(a) Adopt policies and procedures for the operation of the Division;
(b) Approve, with or without revision, each annual plan for auditing agencies presented by the Administrator pursuant to NRS 353A.045, and any revisions to such a plan, before the plan is implemented; and
(c) Approve, with or without revision, each annual report submitted by the Administrator pursuant to NRS 353A.065.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2887)