Committees

INFO: The Access Advisory Committee was created to review City Codes and policies for their usefulness in helping to make places more accessible to people with disabilities. Its efforts have focused on improving access to public facilities, businesses, and residences for use by individuals with physical or other disabilities, as well as on increasing public awareness of the physical accessibility, educational and employment needs of disabled individuals.

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MANDATES: City of Reno Code Article XII adopted April 23, 1991
*Must be a resident of the city
*Demonstrated interest in accessibility issues and disability rights
*Ability to attend regular monthly meetings
*Experience with disability advocacy or related field preferred
MEETINGS: Schedule: 10 times a year on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 PM
Location: McKinley Arts & Culture Center 925 Riverside Drive, Boardroom, Reno, NV 89503

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada State Board of Accountancy is to protect the welfare of the citizens of the State of Nevada by assuring the competency of persons licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and compliance with professional standards by registered CPA firms.
INFO: Hears Complaints, Forms & Applications, Code of Professional Conduct, Regulations for Accountants.

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MANDATES: NRS 628, NAC 628. Title 54 Occupational Professional Boards. Nomination for appointment; filling of vacancy; appointment of representative of public by Governor. People include Board Members, Counsel, Staff, and Investigators. This document contains the Strategic Plan for the Nevada State Board of Accountancy, a selfgoverning regulatory board authorized under Chapter 628 of Nevada Revised Statutes. All costs of operating the Board are paid from fees collected by the Board. The Board consists of seven members, appointed by the Governor, five of whom hold current certified public accountant licenses and practice in public accounting, one who is a licensed certified public accountant practicing in industry, and one who is a public member not engaged in the practice of accounting. Appointments are for two terms totaling six years.
MEETINGS: Meets about every other month, sometimes more found on the website. Complaints, applications are on the main items on the agendas.

INFO: The formation of NDOR followed in the footsteps of several other western states like Utah, Colorado, Washington and Wyoming. While making conservation and stewardship our focused priorities, NDOR continues to help develop and benefit from the exponential growth of the outdoor recreation economy.

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MANDATES: Created during the 2019 legislative session, the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is a Division within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The 11-member Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation brings together a diverse group of stakeholders from across the state to support and advise the Division on important outdoor recreation matters like funding, projects, and other opportunities that benefit the state. Seven of the seats are named by statute while four are appointed by the Governor.
MEETINGS: Meets nearly every month. Past minutes on the website.

MISSION: To support effective problem gambling prevention, education, treatment, and research programs throughout Nevada.
INFO: Improve the public health of Nevadans through a sustainable and comprehensive system of programs and services that reduce the impact of problem gambling.

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MANDATES: NRS 458A - If you are interested in serving the State of Nevada by lending your knowledge and expertise, please check the ACPG Committee Members Webpage for current vacancies and the statutory requirements associated with each vacancy, and contact Nevada Problem Gambling Program State Lead Kim Garcia at k.garcia@health.nv.gov.
MEETINGS: Meets about every other month and has a legislative workgroup.

INFO: Recommendations they started with PDF https://webapp-strapi-paas-prod-nde-001.azurewebsites.net/uploads/ab_72_recommendations_05_31_24_85fa8be5ed.pdf

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MANDATES: The Advisory Committee on the Safety and Well-Being of Public School Staff was created by AB 72 in the 2023 Legislative session. This bill was signed into law by Governor Lombardo on June 9th 2023. The advisory committee is charged with reviewing, investigating and making recommendations any issue relating to the safety and well-being of public school staff, including provisions of law or regulations that affect the safety and well-being of public school staff and the consistent implementation of discipline of pupils. The committee shall on or before June 30th, 2025 make recommendations to the Legislature, any offices of this State and any Political Subdivisions of the State of Nevada. The advisory committee expired by limitation on June 30th, 2025.
MEETINGS: Meetings concluded but minutes are available online

MANDATES: AB 72 JANUARY 30, 2023 (a) Five licensed teachers who are employed by a school district in this State, appointed by the Governor; (b) One member of the Senate, appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate; (c) One member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly; and (d) The following ex officio members: (1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or his or her designee; and (2) The Director of the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment appointed pursuant to NRS 388.1323.
MEETINGS: The Advisory Committee shall meet at least once in the first calendar year after its creation and thereafter at the call of the Chair as frequently as is required to perform its duties.

MISSION: The Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys is a state agency with a broad statutory mandate. The mission of the Advisory Council is:

* To provide leadership on legal and public policy issues related to the duties of prosecutors;
* To enhance communication and cooperation among prosecutors and the judiciary, law enforcement, state and local government, the bar, and other public and private organizations concerned with the administration of justice;
* To provide training, education, resources and support to prosecutors and their support staff, law enforcement, government agencies, and the citizens of the State of Nevada; and
* To foster professionalism and competency among the offices of prosecutors in the State of Nevada by providing a forum for communication and cooperation.
The members of the Advisory Council are dedicated to the accomplishment of this Mission by developing consensus on legal and public policy issues of statewide significance to prosecutors. The Mission will be implemented competently and professionally while adhering to the highest ethical standards of the legal profession.

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MANDATES: NRS 241A.070.
MEETINGS: Meets between 2 and 8 times per year.

INFO: REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE
On or before October 1 of each year, OSIT is to submit a written report to the Governor and the
Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau which must include, without limitation:
(a) Information on the Graduate Medical Education Grant Program established pursuant to Section 5 of this act; and
(b) Any recommendations regarding graduate medical education in this State, including, recruitment and retention

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MANDATES: Senate Bill 350 (2023) NRS 223.600. members:
• The dean of each duly accredited medical school in this State;
• The dean of each duly accredited school of osteopathic medicine in this State; Gubernatorial Appointees:
• Two licensed physicians;
• One representative of hospitals in counties whose population is less than 100,000;
• One representative of hospitals in counties whose population is 100,000 or more, but less than 700,000;
• One representative of hospitals in counties whose population is 700,000 or more;
• One representative of the medical corps of any of the Armed Forces of the United States;
• One representative of the Department of Health and Human Services;
• One representative of the Office of Economic Development; and
• Two appointees deemed necessary by the Governor to carry out the Council’s duties.
MEETINGS: meet at the call of the Chair as often as necessary. Evaluate applications for competitive grants for the Graduate Medical Education Grant Program
established to make recommendations to OSIT concerning the approval of applications for such
grants. In evaluating and making recommendations concerning such applications, the
Advisory Council shall give priority to the award of grants for the retention of programs in this
State for residency training and postdoctoral fellows when the federal funding for the support of
such programs expires.
Study and make recommendations to OSIT, the Governor, and the Legislature concerning retention of programs and people
https://osit.nv.gov/Meetings/GME/Meetings/

INFO: The Task Force was designed to conduct a comprehensive examination of the statutes and regulations in this State related to the criminalization of exposing a person to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It researched implementation and impact of state statutes, identified disparities, evaluated medical and scientific research, and identified court decisions. Worked to modernize harmful and outdated HIV criminalization laws in Nevada.

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MANDATES: Established by Senate Bill 275 (2021). The Task Force's work led to reforms of criminal and public health statutes to ensure people living with HIV are treated fairly and appropriately under the law.
MEETINGS: The task force has dissolved after three years and receiving pushback. It met from February 2022 to January 2023 to complete its final report.

MISSION: To enhance Nevada’s connectivity, economic vitality, and global competitiveness by fostering sustainable air service development, supporting community and industry needs, and driving innovation in aviation across the state.
INFO: Over the next five years, the Nevada Air Service Development Commission will have secured sustainable funding sources for the Nevada Air Service Development Fund and demonstrated success through expanded Nevada air service leveraging grant funded initiatives. Over the next five years, community and stakeholder engagement efforts should focus on understanding the evolving needs of both the air service industry and the communities it serves. Beyond industry stakeholders, the Nevada Air Service Development Commission must communicate how its activities benefit individuals and businesses across the state. A clear, well-articulated message about the Commission’s mission and vision will help build public support for its statutory role and long-term sustainability

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MANDATES: AB 58 July 1,2023. NRS 231.600 through 231.730. The Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys is a state agency with a broad statutory mandate under NRS 241A.070 . Improved air service can provide tangible benefits, such as shorter flights connecting Nevada’s vast geography—like establishing a route between Elko and Reno to complement the existing Elko-Salt Lake City flight. Expanding air service across industries such as medical transport and mining will further increase its impact and attract support for multi-user projects. Improvements to intrastate, domestic, and international air service supported by the Nevada Air Service Development Fund ensure that the Commission’s impact extends beyond Nevada’s borders and strengthens connections to key markets and destinations
MEETINGS: Meets about 3 times per year

INFO: In 2016, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 55.035, to create an Animal Services Advisory Board. The purpose of the Animal Services Advisory Board is to strengthen the communication between the community and WCRAS, and to allow a public platform to hear updates centered around WCRAS. The updates may consist of program and service statistics, emerging developments, financial or budgetary updates, events and accomplishments and proposed goals or objectives for the department.

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MANDATES: To facilitate communication between community members and the director of regional animal services; and offer opinions and make recommendations to the director of regional animal services regarding departmental goals and objectives, amendments to Chapter 55, public education, services, policies and procedures and animal related needs and trends. Extra eyes on the WCRAS ~$4.5M budget
MEETINGS: Quarterly meetings, set by the director of regional animal services; special meetings may be called by the chair at the request of the director

INFO: (a) Study the regulation of garage operators, automobile wreckers, operators of body shops, operators of salvage pools, operators of authorized emissions stations and new and used motor vehicle dealers, including, without limitation, the registration or licensure of such persons and the methods of disciplinary action against such persons;
(b) Analyze and advise the Department relating to any consumer complaints received by the Department concerning garage operators, automobile wreckers, operators of body shops, operators of salvage pools, operators of authorized emissions stations and new and used motor vehicle dealers;
(c) Make recommendations to the Department for any necessary regulations or proposed legislation pertaining to paragraph (a) or (b); and
(d) Perform any other duty assigned by the Department.

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MANDATES: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 487.002. Senate Bill 378 (1989) created the Board in its original form.
MEETINGS: The Board shall meet regularly at least twice each year and may meet at other times upon the call of the Chair or a majority of the members of the Board.

MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all barbers in Nevada are well qualified, adequately trained, and capable for providing hygienic professional service in a safe and healthy environment.
INFO: The State of Nevada Barber's Health and Sanitation Board provides guidance, licensing, and compliance oversight for all barber activities in Nevada. The Board issues Permits to Practice Barbering in the State of Nevada. Their purpose is to protect the public's health and safety who obtain professional barber services in the State of Nevada.

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MANDATES: NRS and NAC Chapter 643. Although the Nevada State Legislature approves the laws and regulations, the Board Members contribute to the democratic process by formally addressing complaints, violation appeals, law and regulation revision reviews, and determining proper disciplinary action for unsafe practices at Board Meetings. If you are interested in formally addressing the Board to review a law or regulation, appeal a violation, or for any other reason, please complete the Petition to Appear Before the Board form.
MEETINGS: Meets between 3 and 9 times a year. To petition to appear before the Board for this meeting, you must submit your request by the deadline.

INFO: The Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council serves as an advocate for adults with serious mental illness (SMI), children and youth with severe emotional disturbance (SED), other individuals with mental illnesses or emotional problems, and persons with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, with the goal of improving behavioral health services in Nevada.

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MANDATES: Federal: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Executive Order of the Governor.
The term of an appointed member is four (4) years, with unlimited reappointments. Members may also be appointed at the Pleasure of the Governor.

Under federal statute, the specific duties and responsibilities of the BHPAC are to:
* Review the state's Mental Health Block Grant applications, state plans, and implementation reports and formally submit any recommended modifications.
* Serve as an advocate for people with behavioral health needs.
* Monitor, review, and evaluate, no less than annually, the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services within the state.
https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants/mhbg

The Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council is looking for new members. Please visit the website below to review current council vacancies and submit your application.
MEETINGS: Met almost 20 times in 2024

MISSION: To promote the safety and enjoyment of bicycling and pedestrian activities in Nevada.
INFO: One of the purposes of NBPAB is to be a voice for citizens to our state agencies and local municipalities to provide valuable input into the decision and planning process, which could include consideration of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, policies and behaviors. Meetings include specific trail projects and other topics.

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MANDATES: Created by the State Legislature. Positions appointed by the governor. Seven members represent pre-determined segments of Nevada's bicycle and pedestrian stakeholders. The remaining seven members represent State agencies whose overview relates to bicycling and walking.
MEETINGS: Typically NBPAB meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Thursday on every odd month, however meeting schedules along with the agenda will be posted prior to the meetings in the table on the website.

MISSION: There is hereby created in the Fund for Workers' Compensation and Safety in the State Treasury the Subsequent Injury Account for Associations of Self-Insured Public or Private Employers,

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MANDATES: NRS (NRS 616B.569 and 616B.572): Senate Bill 458 in 1995. consisting of five members who are members of an association of self-insured public or private employers. The members of the Board must be appointed by the Governor. The members of the Board shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair from among the members appointed.
MEETINGS: The members of the Board may meet throughout each year at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or a majority of the Board. The Board may prescribe rules and regulations for its own management and government.

INFO: The Board reviews, for possible approval, requests for grants for capital improvements to publicly-owned and non-profit water systems submitted under the Grant Program and amends and adopts regulations for the grant program... annual priority list of water systems which may seek funding from this program.

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MANDATES: grant program (NRS 349.980) e State Revolving Loan Fund (NRS 445A.200)
MEETINGS: Meets about four times per year

MISSION: The program serves individuals who have worked in the home, providing unpaid household services, are currently unemployed or underemployed, and have difficulty securing employment.
INFO: Provides grants to orgs like TMCC, HELP of Southern Nevada, and Community Chest. Has guest speakers and many meetings talk about participant successes, how much turnover there is, and the lack support services and lack of needs being met.

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MANDATES: (NRS 388.605-655) added in 1989 and funded through divorce fees collected in state courts.
MEETINGS: Meets four times a year

INFO: In addition to licensing propane companies... As a user of LP-Gas (propane) in Nevada, you have certain rights available to you. The Board wants to ensure that you know about these rights and what options are available in the event a question or problem arises. This brochure was put together in the interest of consumer awareness. PDF on the website. Docs for real estate, mobile food trucks, and others.

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MANDATES: 6 member Board appointed by the Governor to oversee the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas) Industry within the State of Nevada. The Board is funded from fees collected from the suppliers and distributors of LP-Gas within the State of Nevada. The Board does not receive funds from the State general fund.
MEETINGS: Typically meets the third Friday of each month at their office in Carson City. Check the Calendar. You must have your properly completed license application with all supporting documentation submitted to the Board Staff before the cutoff date for that meeting. Meeting Minutes on the website are a couple years behind but the agendas are still being posted.

INFO: The Board of Agriculture establishes the policy of the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) and adopts regulations necessary for the operation of NDA to carry out the provisions of the laws and programs administered by the NDA. The Board advises and makes recommendations to the Governor or the Legislature relating to policies of the State concerning livestock and agriculture and reports to the Governor or the Legislature on all matters relevant to NDA.

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MANDATES: The Board of Agriculture is composed of 13 members appointed by the Governor. Three members must be actively engaged in range or semi-range cattle production, one in dairy production, one in range or semi-range sheep production, one in general farming production, one in general agriculture, one in growing crops which are planted in rows spaced to permit mechanical cultivation, one in control of pests, one in petroleum industry, one in raising nursery stock, one in veterinary practices and one in supplemental nutrition distribution. Not more than two members may be residents of the same county, and the range or semi-range cattle production members must be residents of different counties.
MEETINGS: Meets Quarterly.

MISSION: The NV ABA Board is responsible for the administration and enforcement, licensing and registration, and disciplinary and other actions in the practice of applied behavior analysis within the State of Nevada as it relates to behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, and registered behavior technicians.
INFO: Regulation and oversight of the practice of behavior analysis within the state. Operates according to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® - certification body through which all behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, and registered behavior technicians are credentialed and to which they report.

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MANDATES: Senate Bill (SB) 217 during the 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature, Nevada Revised Statute 437.
The Governor has appointed to the Nevada Applied Behavior Analysis Board (NV ABA Board) four voting members who are behavior analysts licensed in this State and one voting member who is a representative of the general public who is interested in the practice of applied behavior analysis. NV ABA Board members serve 4-year terms and may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
Moved responsibility from Aging and Disability Services Division of proctoring examinations, licensure, registration, and collection of fees to the now, independent Nevada Board of Applied Behavior Analysis effective October 1, 2021.
MEETINGS: Meets every month and as needed

MISSION: The mission of the NSBAIDRD is to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by regulating architects, registered interior designers, and residential designers to provide competent professional services in the built environment.

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MANDATES: NRS Chapter 623. nine members, appointed by the governor for three-year terms. There are five registered architects, two registered interior designers, one registered residential designer, and one public member. The board is responsible for the administration, regulation, and enforcement of the professions of architecture, registered interior design, and residential design in Nevada. The board reviews applications, administers examinations, registers qualified applicants, and regulates the professional practice of registrants throughout the state. In addition, it investigates complaints relating to the practice of the professions.
MEETINGS: Meets about every other month.

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers is to protect the public health, safety and welfare from the practice of Athletic Training by unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons who are licensed to engage in the practice of Athletic Training.

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MANDATES: NRS, NAC: 640B. The Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers is funded through fees collected from Licensed Athletic Trainers. The Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers does not receive funds from the State General Fund. 5 governor appointed members with two staff supporters.
MEETINGS: 7-9 meetings per year.

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada State Board of Cosmetology is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of those that obtain cosmetology-related services through the delivery of quality testing, licensing inspection, and education services that focus on consumer protection.
INFO: Providing consumer protection in hair, nail, and skin care services since 1931.

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MANDATES: NRS 644A & NAC 644A.
MEETINGS: 7-12 meetings per year

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners is to protect the dental health interest of Nevadans by developing and maintaining programs to:
* Ensure that only qualified professionals are licensed to practice dentistry and dental hygiene.
* Ensure that violators of the laws regulating the dental and dental hygiene professions are sanctioned as appropriate.

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MANDATES: NRS, NAC 631. Adopted Regulation LCB NO: R072-22AP. NRS 629.
MEETINGS: 2 or more meetings a month with the full board or with a sub committee.