therefore be fully covered by the consolidated insurance program; and (b) Because of changed circumstances not reasonably foreseeable at the time the bid was submitted, the employee worked in whole or in part at a location other than the site of the construction project, requiring the contractor or subcontractor to obtain separate industrial insurance coverage for that employee. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3144; A 2001, 2453) NRS 616B.732 Determination of loss experience: Employees covered by program deemed employees of owner or principal contractor. If an owner or principal contractor establishes and administers a consolidated insurance program pursuant to NRS 616B.710, each employee who is covered under the consolidated insurance program shall be deemed to be an employee of the owner or principal contractor for the purpose of determining the loss experience of the owner or principal contractor. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3144) NRS 616B.735 Notification and explanation to bidders required if program may be established for construction project. With respect to a construction project for which the owner intends to establish and administer an owner-controlled insurance program or the principal contractor intends to establish and administer a contractor-controlled insurance program, the owner or principal contractor, as appropriate, shall: 1. In the notice or advertisement for bids for the construction of the project, state: (a) That the employees of contractors and subcontractors who are engaged in the construction of the project will be covered under a consolidated insurance program when such employees work at the site of the project; and (b) Whether such a program will be an owner-controlled insurance program or a contractor-controlled insurance program; and 2. Hold a pre-bid conference at which it provides to potential contractors and subcontractors, without limitation, the following information: (a) A general explanation of the manner in which a consolidated insurance program operates; (b) An overview of the provisions of NRS 616B.710 to 616B.737, inclusive; (c) A general description of the safety procedures that will be required as part of the consolidated insurance program; and (d) The procedures pursuant to which claims for industrial insurance will be administered. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3144) NRS 616B.737 Regulations. The Commissioner may adopt such regulations as the Commissioner determines are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 616B.710 to 616B.737, inclusive, to the extent that the authority granted pursuant to this section does not duplicate authority granted to the Administrator. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3146) APPEALS PANEL FOR INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE NRS 616B.760 Creation; membership; terms; vacancies. 1. The Appeals Panel for Industrial Insurance is hereby created. The Appeals Panel consists of seven members who are appointed by the Governor, in consultation with the Commissioner. From the appropriate list of persons, if any, provided by the advisory organization pursuant to subsection 2, the Governor, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall appoint: (a) An employee of the Division of Insurance of the Department of Business and Industry; (b) An agent who is: (1) Licensed pursuant to chapter 683A of NRS and qualified pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commissioner to take an application for, procure or place on behalf of others, industrial insurance; and (2) A member of a nationally recognized association for the profession of insurance agents; (c) Two representatives of the general public: (1) One of which must be employed by, or the proprietor of, a business which is a member of: (I) A local chamber of commerce; or (II) Another organization representing the general business interests of a group of businesses located in this State. (2) Neither of which may be an independent contractor to, or an employee or representative of, an insurance company, insurance broker, insurance agent or insurance solicitor, a law firm, actuary or a representative of a trade association that represents or supports the interests specific to the trade of any such persons. (3) Both of which must be knowledgeable in the field and business of industrial insurance in this State; (d) Two representatives of private carriers; and (e) A representative of the advisory organization who administers appeals panels for grievances of employers in other states. 2. On or before June 1 of a year in which the Governor is to appoint a member to the Appeals Panel, the advisory organization shall compile lists of nominees for appointment pursuant to subsection 1 and provide such lists to the Governor and the Commissioner. The advisory organization shall compile three lists, each containing the names of at least five persons who, in the opinion of the advisory organization, would be appropriate members of the Appeals Panel as: (a) The agent appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1; (b) The two representatives of the general public appointed pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1; and (c) The two representatives of private carriers appointed pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1. 3. Within 30 days after such appointments have been made, the Governor shall notify the advisory organization of the names of each new member. 4. After the initial terms, members shall serve terms of 2 years, except when appointed to fill unexpired terms. 5. A vacancy in the membership of the Appeals Panel must be filled by the Governor, in consultation with the Commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of subsections 1 and 2 for the remainder of the unexpired term. The newly appointed member must have the same qualifications as the vacating member, as specified in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) of subsection 1, as appropriate. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3376; A 2001, 2256) NRS 616B.762 Annual first meeting: Date; election of Chairman. 1. At its first meeting of each year, the Appeals Panel shall elect a Chairman from among its members. 2. The Chairman shall hold office for 1 year. 3. If a vacancy occurs in the chairmanship, the members of the Panel shall elect a Chairman from among its members for the remainder of the unexpired term of the Chairman. 4. Unless the members agree unanimously to a different date, the first meeting of each year must be as soon as practicable after July 1. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3378; A 2001, 2256) NRS 616B.765 Duties and powers of Chairman. 1. The Chairman of the Appeals Panel shall: (a) Schedule the time and place of the meetings and hearings of the Appeals Panel; (b) Establish the agenda for each meeting and hearing of the Appeals Panel; and (c) Ensure that the meetings of the Appeals Panel are conducted in an efficient manner. 2. The Chairman of the Appeals Panel may appoint from the membership of the Appeals Panel a secretary to whom he may delegate his administrative functions. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3378; A 2001, 2256) NRS 616B.767 Meetings; quorum. 1. The Appeals Panel shall meet at the times and places specified by a call of the Chairman. 2. Four members of the Appeals Panel constitute a quorum to transact all business, and a majority of those present must concur on any decision. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3378; A 2001, 2256) NRS 616B.770 Compensation of members. 1. Each member of the Appeals Panel is entitled to receive, for his attendance at the meetings of the Appeals Panel, the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. 2. Expenses of the members of the Appeals Panel must be

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