CoC Policies and Procedures
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council is the official board acting on behalf of the Northern Nevada CoC. The role of the Leadership Council is to take action on all related business requiring direction and/or formal actions to support the CoC’s mission of ending homelessness in the region. The Leadership Council is responsible for strategic planning, coordination and direction of working groups, and administrative items as needed.
Access the Leadership Council Member Roster.
CoC Bylaws
- ARTICLE I - Mission
- ARTICLE II - Definitions
- ARTICLE III - Leadership Council
- ARTICLE IV - Committees
- ARTICLE V - Fiscal Agent
Access the CoC Bylaws full document. Last Revised 04/2024.
Policies & Procedures
The CoC functions under the following policies and procedures:
CoC Emergency Transfer Plan
View the CoC Emergency Transfer Plan full document. Last Revised 08/2023.
CoC Program Competition Reallocation Policy
View the CoC Program Competition Reallocation Policy. Last Revised 07/2023.
Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures
- Background
- Definitions
- Prioritization and Wait Times
- CES Participation
- Access to Coordinated Entry
- Diversion and Prevention
- Case Conferencing
- Matching and Referral
- Responsibilities
- Oversight
- Community Script
- Client Rights and Responsibilities
- Resources
- CES Access Points
- Monitoring and Evaluation Checklist
- DV HMIS Profiles
View the Coordinated Entry Policies and Procedures full document. Last Revised 05/2025.
Coordinated Entry Review Board (CERB)
The Coordinated Entry Review Board (CERB) is made up of members of the Northern Nevada CoC Leadership Council and is responsible for hearing appeals from community partners wishing to address an issue anyone has experienced with the Coordinated Entry System.
This could range from addressing a person's assessment score, placement into a program, or some other aspect of the referral process. Please see the form below for further details.
View the Coordinated Entry Review Board (CERB) form. Last Revised 02/2023.
Coordinated Outreach Policy
View the Coordinated Outreach Policy full document. Last Revised 09/2024.
Deceased Client Data Policy
View the Deceased Client Data Policy full document. Last Revised 05/2023.
Evaluation of the Coordinated Entry System Policy
View the Evaluation of the Coordinated Entry System Policy full document. Last Revised 11/2023.
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) User License Allocation Policy
View the HMIS User License Allocation Policy full document. Last Revised 06/2023.
Moving On Policy
View the Moving On Policy full document. Last Revised 11/2022.
Rapid Rehousing Rent Payment Policy
View the Rapid Rehousing Rent Payment Policy full document. Last Revised 08/2022.
Use of Hardcopy Community Housing Assessment Tool Policy
To view the Use of Hardcopy Community Housing Assessment Tool (CHAT) Policy full document. Last Revised 05/2024.
CoC Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form
View the CoC Civil Rights Discimination Complain Form. Last Revised 06/2025.
Additional Information
If you are interested in additional information CoC Policies and Procedures, please contact Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services at: RegionalHomelessServices@washoecounty.gov