Carson City has open seats on Regional Transportation Commission, Cultural Commission
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals who may be interested in serving on the Carson City Cultural Commission and the Regional Transportation Commission.
Carson City Cultural Commission
The purpose of the Carson City Cultural Commission is to serve as the official advisor to the Carson City Board of Supervisors on matters related to the cultural life of the community.
There are three (3) open positions - One (1) to fill a partial term that expires January 2025. Two (2) positions each to fill a full term that expires January 2026.
Citizen-at-Large: The requirements are: (1) Be residents of Carson City; (2) Have a broad and informed perspective of the arts along with a demonstrated knowledge and responsiveness to the existing arts community and community at large; (3) Represent a cross section of the city's age, multi-cultural, socio- economic, professional, artistic and volunteer diversity; and (4) Have an appreciation for Carson City's rich cultural tradition.
Youth Representatives (18-25 years old; College students; or, Young Arts Advocates/Ambassadors), Arts Professionals (Employment in a Commercial or Non-profit arts Organization), and Business Professionals (Non-arts Business Owner or Staff) are encouraged to apply.
The Commission meetings are held at least quarterly, lasting approximately 2-3 hours. Additional time may be spent on special projects and sub-committee work. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to ten hours a month.
The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint the qualified person to the Commission. Applicants must be a Carson City registered voter to qualify. All members will serve without compensation.
The City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions Policy and Procedures can be viewed online at www.carson.org/volunteer.
Let it be known that all applications submitted to this office will be considered public information. Applications will be accepted until December 16, 2022. Interviews for this volunteer position are planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Regional Transportation Commission
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).
The RTC is the policy making body on transportation issues within Carson City whose purpose is to establish priorities and recommend appropriate funding for transportation improvement projects.
The members of the Regional Transportation Commission also serve on the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (CAMPO) to discuss and take action on federal monies spent on transportation and transit projects within the Carson Metropolitan Planning Area.
There is one (1) position open, for a term that expires December 2024.
The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. after the adjournment of the CAMPO meeting. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to ten hours a month. The position shall serve without compensation.
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2022. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
Go here for deadlines and applications to apply.