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Surveying profession of the state of Nevada. The Nevada Traverse is By: Trent J. Keenan, PLS & Kristina Poulter ..........Pg. 5
an open forum for all Surveyors, with an editorial policy predicated
on the objective of NALS and Bylaws, Article II, which reads: Advanced Education to become a Licensed Land Surveyor:
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“The purpose of the association shall be to promote the common By: Trent J. Keenan, PLS .......................... Pg. 10
good and welfare of its members in their activities in the profes-
sion of Land Surveying; to promote the common good and welfare Report on the XXVII FIG Congress
of the public in terms of professional land surveying activities; to By: John Wilusz, LS, PE ........................... Pg. 14
promote and maintain the highest possible standards of profes-
sional ethics and practice; to promote public awareness and trust Red Headed Stepchildren
in Professional Land Surveyors and their work. By: Carl R. C.de Baca, PLS ........................ Pg. 18

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