INFO: The Nevada Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force was a temporary, legislative-mandated group tasked with analyzing how Nevada can better plan and coordinate with other western states to build new high-voltage power lines. Its goal was to identify barriers and opportunities for improving the regional grid to enhance reliability, reduce costs for consumers, and facilitate the integration of new renewable energy projects to meet state climate goals. The task force completed its work and submitted a final report with recommendations to the legislature in December 2023. MANDATES: Authorized by Senate Bill 448 (2023). Studied and evaluated issues relating to the coordination of transmission planning and development in the western electrical grid, with a specific focus on Nevada's role, benefits, and opportunities.
MEETINGS: Met at least three times in 2023. All agendas, minutes, and the final report are archived on the Governor's Office of Energy website. The Director of the Governor's Office of Energy served as Chair; members were various ex officio representatives and appointees.

INFO: The Regional Water Planning Commission RWPC was created in 1995 to provide a forum and method for the planning and coordination of water use, flood control and wastewater management throughout the region.
The RWPC is comprised of 9 voting members and alternates, and 8 non-voting members and alternates. MEETINGS: Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 1:30 p.m., at the Washoe County Administrative Complex, at 9th and Wells, in the County Commission Chambers (unless otherwise posted). All meetings are open to the public.

INFO: The work of the RACC is anchored in the idea that arts and culture are created and consumed in a dynamic ecosystem within the community. Reno’s creative ecosystem is substantially more robust than comparable cities with a large number of nonprofit cultural organizations, small and large arts-related business, music, schools and universities and individual artists and creative workers of all types. Supporting all of these formal and structured creative entities are the thoughts of Reno citizens who attend and support arts activities throughout the City.

The RACC believes that ALL Reno citizens should be able to participate in a creative life. MANDATES: Reviews funding artists for various city opportunities and presents funding recommendations to City Council. Annual funding recommendation totals unknown.
MEETINGS: Met monthly until April 2025 when put on pause.

INFO: * Review and evaluate the city's investment policy annually and recommend changes to the City Council.
* Annually review the comprehensive annual financial report, management letter and budget document.
* Review annually, revenue estimating procedures and recommend changes as necessary.
* Examine the city's financial condition and make recommendations for improvement. MANDATES: Ordinance No. 6647. Code Title 2 Article VII. The Financial Advisory Board reviews current policies and procedures relating to City finances and makes recommendations for improving the City's financial condition. 11 members appointed by the City Council.
MEETINGS: The second Thursday every month at 3:30 PM

INFO: The purpose of the Historical Resources Commission (HRC) is to act as the official advisor to the City of Reno on matters relating to the historic preservation of cultural resources and buildings. The Commission recommends to the Council possible uses and funding options for historic buildings, places and sites. The HRC also suggests policy and ordinance changes to the City Council relating to historic buildings and sites. MANDATES: Ch 18.08.904 . The HRC shall consist of seven members, who are residents of the State of Nevada, each appointed by an affirmative vote of no less than four members of the City Council, which includes the mayor. At all times, five commissioners shall be residents of the City of Reno.
MEETINGS: Meets 9-11 times a year

INFO: The Board of Commissioners are responsible for setting policy and supervising the Executive Director. MANDATES: They are appointed by the Mayor of Reno and confirmed by the City Council to serve four-year terms. One of the five must be a tenant in an RHA program.
MEETINGS: Meets about once per month

INFO: This committee has been canceled and the informational pages have been deleted.

The Human Rights Commission was created to serve as a forum for discussion of human rights issues and to propose solutions for the improvement of human relations in the city, and will make recommendations to the City Council with regard to the development of programs for the promotion of social justice, diversity/inclusion, equal opportunity and human dignity among all citizens and visitors of the city. Meetings discussed many local events. MANDATES: Not in City code.
MEETINGS: Meets Quarterly. Has not met in 2025.

INFO: The City of Reno is divided into six City Council wards. Each of these wards has one representative on the Reno City Council. NAB meetings are your chance to learn about neighborhood happenings, train on government leadership, and discuss community issues with your neighbors. Key objectives for NAB meetings:
1. Improve communication between Reno citizens, City staff, and City Council Members.
2. Provide citizens the opportunity for early engagement on important community issues.
3. Create a venue for citizens to review and provide feedback on certain development projects. MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. 18.02.603. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: All 6 boards are supposed to meet every month.

INFO: The Reno City Planning Commission advises the City Council on the long term physical development of the City including such issues as natural resources, economics, housing, population, land use and zoning. The Planning Commission reviews all major development projects proposed within the City and also provides a forum for public comment on issues dealing with development of our community. MANDATES: NRS 278, 281A , and Chapter 2.20 of the Reno Municipal Code * By-Laws driven.
* 7 members with four year terms appointed by council members. Members hold no other public office, are residents of the City, and registered voters.
* Serve and advise the City Council on future physical planning and economic development of the City.
* Serve and advise the City Council on urban planning including policy development, community design, natural resource conservation and enhancement, economics, housing, land use, population, streets, zoning, subdivision regulation, transportation, the comprehensive plan, etc.
* No Commissioner may serve more than two full consecutive terms as Chair.
MEETINGS: The regular meeting dates shall be the first and third Wednesdays of each month commencing at 6:00 p.m. There shall be at least one regular meeting per month which may be a joint meeting with City of Sparks and Washoe County.

INFO: * Promote, aid and encourage public recreation, including the acquisition and development of recreation and park facilities.
* Maintenance, development, finance and operation of all City-owned or operated recreation areas and facilities, and developing rules and regulations governing the use of those facilities.
* Establish time schedules for acquisition, lease, dedication or exchange of lands for recreation or park purposes, and the development of park and recreation master plans, site plans, and operating plans..
* Annual budgets for recreation and park facilities, programs, and special events.
* Use and availability of facilities, rates, tolls and charges for services.
* Financial advocate for recreation program services, so that it may receive adequate support from public officials, citizens, businesses, non-government organizations, and maintenance operation. MANDATES: Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission are appointed for terms of three years by city council. The Recreation and Parks Commission reviews acquisition and development plans for the City's park system and maintenance practices of the park system. The Commission also reviews recreation programs and makes recommendations to the City Council.
MEETINGS: Third Tuesday of each month for approximately 2 hours. Some meetings are held jointly with City of Sparks and Washoe County

INFO: The purpose of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) is to advise the City Council on matters relating to senior citizens, to promote and support senior-oriented special events and collaborative efforts that meet the needs of seniors, and to serve as an advocacy body on behalf of older adults in the community. MANDATES: Sec. 2.08.660 in 1995 & Article X. Committee Chairperson and a maximum of eight (8) other members who are appointed by the Reno City Council, along with an ex-officio from the Washoe County Senior Services.
MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday of every month

INFO: Neighborhood board including downtown, the University, and Summit Ridge. MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm

INFO: Neighborhood board including Southwest Reno MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm

INFO: Neighborhood board including Central Reno, the Airport, and Donner Springs. MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm

INFO: Neighborhood board of the North Valleys MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm

INFO: Neighborhood board of the Northwest, Somersett, and Verdi MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. 18.02.603. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 5:30 pm

INFO: Neighborhood board of South Reno. Councilman chose not to recruit or host the Ward 6 NAB MANDATES: Code 18.08.305. Each of the city council members are supposed to select representatives from their ward to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB).
MEETINGS: This new ward was implemented in 2024. No one was appointed and this committee has never met. 1st Monday of the Month at 5:30 pm

INFO: The Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Board is an interstate compact commission formed by Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico to manage the disposal of low-level radioactive waste from these states. The Board's primary function is to oversee the operation of a central disposal facility and to ensure that waste generated within the region is disposed of safely, responsibly, and in compliance with all federal and state regulations. It acts as a regional body to solve a common environmental challenge and ensure member states have access to necessary disposal facilities. MANDATES: Authorized by the Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, ratified by Congress. Provides for the safe and efficient management and disposal of low-level radioactive waste generated within the compact region. Exercises oversight and regulation of the regional disposal facility and establishes terms for waste disposal.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once per year. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Board's website. Two members from each member state are appointed by their respective Governors.