Community Involvement

The purpose of the Parks Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners. Examples of items that come before the Board include District and Park Master Plans; schedule of priorities for acquisition and development of park property; purchase, lease or exchange of lands for recreation or park purposes; and rates and charges for services and facility use.

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Membership
This position is for a partial term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on June 30, 2027. Thereafter, the member may seek an additional consecutive term.

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Time Commitment
The Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 1:30 p.m. (January, March, May, July, September, November). Members receive no compensation.

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 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Brandon Roman via email: broman@washoecounty.gov or by dialing: (775) 328-3606.
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This Board serves to advise Human Services Agency, Senior Services on meeting the current and future needs of seniors: at a minimum in the following areas:

• 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 an individual to represent any district as an Alternate Member.

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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 Wednesday, July 30, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Contact

For any additional questions/information, please contact Abby Badolato: 775-240-2737 or abadolato@washoecounty.gov.

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