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- Received a denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit.
- Received a suspension or revocation of a variance.
- Received a Notice of Violation.
- Where there exists a disagreement with conditions or amendments to a permit.
After receiving evidence and conducting a hearing, the APCHB shall forward its findings and recommendations to the District Board of Health (DBOH) for final decision.
Click here for more information about NNPH-Air Pollution Control Hearing Board.
Membership
This position is for a term of three years beginning on the date of appointment. Thereafter, the member may seek an additional consecutive term.
Time Commitment
The Board meets as needed.
Apply
Apply online or email
AQMDContactUs@nnph.org
for a printed application.
Printed applications must be completed and returned to the NNP-Air Quality Management
Division: 1001 East 9th Street, Building B
drop box
or via email at
AQMDContactUs@nnph.org
For any additional questions/concerns, please visit the NNPH-Air Quality
Management Division website at
OurCleanAir.com
or by dialing: (775) 784-7200.
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The Washoe County Law Library is governed by a Board of Law Library Trustees. The Law Library Board of Trustees is a policy making board that partners with the Second Judicial District Court to carry into effect the provisions of NRS Chapter 380.
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here for more information about the Law Library Board of Trustees.
Membership
There are three district court judges designated by the judges of the Second Judicial District. The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint two attorney members and two non-attorney members from a list of nominees supplied by the Law Library Board of Trustees.
The Law Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications for two positions on the Board. The positions are for one attorney member and one non-attorney member. The two-year term will begin February 1, 2027, and end January 31, 2029.
There is no compensation for these Board positions.
Time Commitment
The trustees are appointed for two-year terms. The Board meets a minimum of four times per year at the Courthouse (or virtually) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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 Friday, October 30, 2026. For additional questions, please contact Sarah Bates, Law Librarian, at (775) 328-3254.
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- The adequacy of the fees that the local government charges for building permits;
- The financial objectives and annual budget of the program for the issuance of building permits; and
- Any other relevant issue related to the operation of the enterprise fund.
If you represent one of the following industries below, please apply:
- A representative of the residential construction industry
- A representative of the commercial development industry
- A representative of the construction industry
For the NRS requirements for the committee or for more information, click here.
Membership
This will be for a four-year term, set to begin at the time of appointment.
Time Commitment
The Committee meets once a year with the time and place to be determined.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application from the Washoe County Community Services Department,
Planning & Building Division, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512; 775-328-3600.
Deadline to apply is by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Contact
For any additional questions/information, please contact Iryna Wilcox: 775-328-3615 or
IWilcox@washoecounty.gov
- Development of long- and short-range agency goals
- Input on programs, services and needs within the community
- Reviewing the quality of agency services provided
- Providing technical assistance, as applicable
- Reviewing and making recommendations regarding the Division's proposed budget
- Reviewing and providing input to director regarding community trends and needs
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Membership
This will be for a four-year term, set to begin at the time of appointment and ending June 30, 2029. Washoe County is seeking (1) individual to represent District 5 as an ‘At-Large’ member.
Find out which district you are in here.
Time Commitment
The Committee meets monthly; members usually spend 2-6 hours per month on board-assigned business.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application from the Washoe County Manager’s Office, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512.
Deadline to apply is Friday, October 9, by 5:00 p.m.
Contact
For any additional questions/information, please contact Abby Badolato: 775-240-2737 or abadolato@washoecounty.gov.
APPLY ONLINEClick here for more information about the Planning Commission.
Membership
This position is for a partial four-year term beginning at the time of appointment and ending on June 30, 2029. Applicants must live within Commission District 4 of unincorporated Washoe County and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).
Unincorporated District 4 generally includes portions of Hidden Valley, Spanish Springs and the East Truckee Canyon.
Not sure what district you live 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 typically last two to three hours. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.
Planning Commission members receive $80 per meeting attended.
Apply
Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department.
Completed printed applications may be submitted:
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By mail or in person:
Washoe County Community Services Department
1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor
Reno, NV 89512 -
By email:
Brandon Roman at broman@washoecounty.gov.
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