The Carson City Board of Supervisors are seeking applicants from interested residents to serve on the city’s Board of Appeals, 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee and the Carson City Cultural Commission.

The City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions policy, procedures and applications can be viewed online at the link here.

Board of Appeals
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on The Board of Appeals in the following categories, each for a 2- year term.

  • General Contractor
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer

Applicants should be aware this Board may require a minimum commitment of up to five hours a month. This Board provides advice on matters involving the building codes and the fire codes in Carson City. All members will serve without compensation.

The Board of Supervisors will interview and appoint the qualified person to the Board. All members will serve without compensation. All applications submitted will be considered public information.

Applications will be accepted until filled. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively planned to be held at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting, with a date to be announced.

9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals who may be interested in serving on the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee.
There are four (4) open positions. Three positions are for a two (2) year term, and one position is for a partial term expiring March 20, 2027, due to a resignation.

Three (3) Citizen at Large positions: must be a resident of Carson City and possess knowledge concerning telephone systems for reporting emergencies.

One (1) Local Exchange Carrier position: must be a representative of an incumbent local exchange carrier which provides service to persons in Carson City.

The purpose of the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee is to serve as the official advisor to the Carson City Board of Supervisors in developing a 5-year master plan for the enhancement or improvement of the telephone system for reporting an emergency in Carson City and to oversee any money allocated for that purpose.

The Committee meetings are held at least quarterly. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of less than 2 hours a month. The positions shall serve without compensation.

All applications submitted will be considered public information. Applications will be accepted until filled. Interviews for this volunteer position are tentatively scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meeting, date to be announced.

Carson City 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. 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 is one (1) open position to fill a full term that expires Jan. 1, 2029.

  • 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.

All applications submitted will be considered public information. Applications will be accepted until filled. Interviews for these volunteer positions will be held at a scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on a date to be announced.

The City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions policy and procedures and the application can be found online at carson.org/volunteer.