Community Involvement

Nevada and California established the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency with the consent of Congress through a bi-state compact in 1969. The bi-state compact charges TRPA with establishing a regional plan for the Lake Tahoe Basin with the mandate to achieve environmental standards, called thresholds.

The role of this 21-member Advisory Planning Commission (APC) is to assist the TRPA Governing Board with technical and scientific issues. The Commission is made up of local planners, general (lay) members of the community, and other representatives who are experts in their fields.

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Membership

Lay Member applicants must be residents of Washoe County. It is preferred that applicants live within the Lake Tahoe Basin, although this may be waived by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), based on direction of the bi-state compact.

The term limit for a lay member begins March 26, 2026 and ends on March 25, 2028. Reappointments may be sought thereafter.

Time Commitment

The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of every month, both virtual and in person.

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 February 9, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Contact

For any additional questions/information, please contact Commissioner Support: 775-328-2003 or commissionersupport@washoecounty.gov

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