Community Involvement

The Air Pollution Control Hearing Board (APCHB) holds hearings when a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved. Any person may bring an appeal to the APCHB if they feel they have been aggrieved in any of the following ways:

• 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.

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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 Debt Management Commission (DMC) establishes the percentage limitation on ad valorem tax, prioritizes essential and nonessential facilities and services, and reviews proposals by municipalities to incur general obligation debt, levy special elective taxes, or issue certain types of securities. Additionally, the DMC evaluates annual statements of debt management policies and plans for capital improvement.

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Membership
Applicants must reside in Washoe County and have at least 5 years of experience in public administration, public accounting, or banking. Applicants must not have a substantial financial interest in the ownership or negotiation of securities issued by the State or its political subdivisions. Members will be selected by the other members of the DMC.
At-Large members are appointed for two-year terms, with terms beginning on January 1, 2027. At-Large members are compensated $40 per meeting attended.

Time Commitment
The DMC meets quarterly, usually on a Thursday at 10:00 a.m., with additional meetings called as needed.

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 Friday, September 4, 2026. For additional questions, please contact the Manager's Office at (775) 328-2003.

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The Washoe County HOME Consortium (WCHC) is comprised of the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and Washoe County. The WCHC makes loans available for the development of affordable housing units. Its primary goal is to assist lower income families and individuals, including homeless and special needs groups, to obtain affordable housing. The WCHC also allocates funds to housing assistance programs, including down payment assistance to first time homebuyers, monthly rental assistance, rental and utility deposit assistance, and homeowner rehabilitation assistance. The directors of the WCHC are the city managers of Reno and Sparks and the manager of Washoe County.

The WCHC Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviews eligible projects for the Affordable Housing Municipal Loan Program. The committee evaluates and reviews project applications, makes funding recommendations, and provides a forum for discussion on regional housing issues.

Learn more about this opportunity here.

Membership

This appointment is for a retroactive full-term, set to begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2029. Members are eligible to be reappointed thereafter.

Potential conflicts of interest are to be announced at TRC meetings. Depending upon the relationship, members may be required to disclose or abstain from voting on certain matters.

Time Commitment

This Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 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 Tuesday, August 18, by 5:00 p.m. For any additional questions, please contact Washoe311 at the email addres provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003

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