Positions open on Carson City parks commission, redevelopment and open space committees
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 2:03pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission, Open Space Advisory Committee and Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
There are two openings on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The purpose of this commission is to advise the Board of Supervisors on the use of city parks and protect the right of all Carson City residents to enjoy the parks system. Each of the two open positions have terms that will expire in January 2020.
Applicants should be aware that a minimum commitment of up to 10 hours every other month is expected. The Commission meets on the first Tuesday of every other month at 5:30 pm.
The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint the qualified person to the Commission. Applicants must be Carson City registered voters to qualify. All members will serve without compensation.
Applications will be accepted until Feb. 5, 2016. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.
Supervisors are also seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee. There are two (2) open positions, each for a term that expires January 2020.
The purpose of the Committee is to promote the quality of life for citizens of Carson City through the preservation and protection of the natural environment — specific duties of the Committee are defined in CC Municipal Code Ch. 13.06.
Meetings are held the third Monday of every other month at 5:30 pm in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center. Applicants must be Carson City registered voters to qualify.
Volunteer applications may be obtained from and returned to the Carson City Executive Offices. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 5, 2016. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.
Supervisors are also seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee. There is one (1) open position: “Business Operator or Property Owner” in Redevelopment Area 1. For term that will expire Jan. 1, 2019.
The Committee’s primary purpose is to make recommendations to the Redevelopment Authority on Redevelopment Area Plans, incentive programs, special event funding, and other matters pertaining to the Redevelopment District. The Committee’s regularly- scheduled meetings are quarterly, but special meetings may be scheduled each month. Applicants should be aware that a commitment of up to ten hours a month is expected. All members will serve without compensation.
Applicants must be Carson City registered voters. Volunteer applications may be obtained from and returned to the Carson City Executive Offices. All applications submitted to this office will be considered public information.
Applications will be accepted until Feb. 19, 2016. Interviews for the volunteer position will be scheduled for the first available Board of Supervisors meeting upon receipt of qualified applications. The Board of Supervisors regularly meets on the first and third Thursday of the month.
Volunteer applications may be obtained from the Carson City Executive Offices or on the city's website. All applications submitted to this office for this position will be considered public information. Applications can be picked up and delivered to the Carson City Executive Offices, 201 N. Carson Street #2 Carson City, Nevada 89701.
For more information call (775) 887-2100, FAX 887-2286 or email rporcari@carson.org.
The City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions Policy and Procedures can be viewed online at carson.org/volunteer.
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