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Washoe County Audit Committee
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill an opening on this committee.

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of County Commissioners in fulfilling its policy requirements in accordance with Washoe County Code by providing oversight over the County’s financial statements, the systems of internal controls, the internal audit plans and reports, and the independent external auditor’s assessment of financial statements.
Click here for more information about the Audit Committee and Internal Audit Division.

Membership
This appointment will be for a two-year term, beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026.

Certified public accountant (CPA), financial and/or audit experience is preferred. Audit Committee members shall be independent; members shall not accept consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from Washoe County and shall not be affiliated with Washoe County or any subsidiary thereof.

Time Commitment
The Committee is required to meet four times per year or more frequently as circumstances require.

Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Manager’s Office.

Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Manager’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Suite A201 Reno, NV 89512 or via email at washoe311@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024. For any additional questions, please contact Washoe311 at the email address provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003.

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Washoe County Planning Commission
The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from District 3 to serve on this board.
The Planning Commission hears and decides on applications for abandonments, certain special use permits, and subdivisions; the Commission also makes recommendations concerning the County’s Master Plan, regulatory zone changes, and land use regulations.

Click here for more information about the Planning Commission.

Membership

This position is for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2028. Applicants must live within Commission District 3 of unincorporated Washoe County and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).

Unincorporated District 3 generally includes portions of Panther Valley south of Sagehen Lane; and most of Sun Valley.

What district am I in? Find out here.

Time Commitment

The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 2 to 3 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.

Each member of the Planning Commission is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Kathy Emerson at kemerson@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is March 25, 2024, 11:59 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Kathy Emerson at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-3615.
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