Committees

INFO: The Special Events Sponsorship Committee reviews special events sponsorship applications and makes recommendations to the Special Events Subcommittee of the Reno City Council for in-kind sponsorship for events that take place in parks or city streets. Discussion on Funding Allocation Process, Scoring and Ranking for Special Event Sponsorship Awards.

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MANDATES: The committee will review all requests for special events applications and implement the guidelines of the special events policy, including availability of city resources, city policy and department policy. The Special Events Sponsorship Committee consists of 3 members who are appointed by the Special Events Subcommittee of the Reno City Council. The regular term for membership is one year.
MEETINGS: The committee meets the first Tuesday of each month at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center Board Room for approximately 3 hours. As the event season nears, that commitment may increase to 2 meetings per month.

INFO: The Nevada Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing is the state agency that licenses and regulates audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing aid dispensers. Its primary mission is consumer protection, ensuring practitioners meet strict educational and competency standards. The Board investigates complaints and disciplines licensees who violate the law, protecting public health and safety by upholding ethical and competent practice within these professions.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 637B. The board issues licenses to qualified professionals, investigates complaints, conducts disciplinary hearings, and establishes regulations and standards of practice for the professions it regulates.
MEETINGS: Meets quarterly. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Apprenticeship Council (NSAC) is a governor-appointed body that serves as the regulatory authority for all state-registered apprenticeship programs. It oversees the "Earn While You Learn" model, establishing standards for programs, ensuring quality training that meets industry skill standards, and protecting the welfare of apprentices to develop a highly skilled workforce in Nevada.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 610. The council establishes standards for apprenticeship programs, registers and approves qualified programs, and acts as the regulatory and appeals body for matters related to state-registered apprenticeships.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once per calendar quarter. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Board of Finance is a constitutionally recognized body comprised of the state's highest elected officials. It manages the state's debt issuance and oversees key financial operations to ensure fiscal stability. The Board authorizes all general obligation bonds for state capital projects, manages the state's bond debt sinking fund, and serves as trustees for the state's pooled money investment portfolio.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 349 and 355. It authorizes and issues state bonds, manages the state's debt sinking fund, approves state depositories, and oversees the state's pooled money investments.
MEETINGS: Meets six times per year. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada State Treasurer's website. Members include specific state officials and three members appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Board of Fire Services is a governor-appointed board responsible for the professionalization and standardization of the fire service in Nevada. It sets minimum training and certification requirements for firefighters, adopts the state fire code, and enhances public safety through fire prevention regulations. It serves as the central advisory body for fire service issues across the state.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 477.030. The board adopts regulations and codes like the Nevada Fire Code, establishes standards for fire service personnel training and certification, and approves training courses and instructors.
MEETINGS: Meets quarterly. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision manages the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ), which provides the legal framework for tracking, supervising, and returning juvenile offenders, parolees, probationers, and runaways who move across state lines. The Council develops state policies, resolves disputes, and ensures Nevada's compliance with the compact to protect public safety and hold juveniles accountable.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 62I.01. The council oversees Nevada's compliance with the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, develops related policies and procedures, and resolves disputes regarding its application.
MEETINGS: Meets at least twice per year. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.

INFO: This council implements the national Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children in Nevada. It works to ease school transitions for military children by addressing issues related to eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation, ensuring they are not disadvantaged by frequent moves and deployments. The council provides training and assists families and schools with compliance.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 388D. The council facilitates the enrollment, placement, and on-time graduation of military children, promotes compliance with the compact, and resolves disputes concerning its application.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once per quarter. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) implements the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). It oversees hazardous materials emergency planning and preparedness, coordinates Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), and manages hazardous chemical inventory reports. The SERC works to protect communities and the environment and ensures the public's right to know about chemical hazards.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 459.738. The commission oversees the state's hazardous materials emergency planning, establishes LEPCs, receives hazardous chemical inventory reports, and provides public access to chemical hazard information.
MEETINGS: Meets quarterly. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) is a state-level, governor-appointed board that authorizes and oversees high-quality public charter schools throughout Nevada. It evaluates new school applications, monitors sponsored schools for academic performance and fiscal health, and makes renewal decisions. The SPCSA aims to increase student achievement by expanding valuable public educational options for families.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 388A. The authority solicits and approves charter applications, contracts with and monitors charter schools, and holds them accountable for performance, fiscal management, and compliance.
MEETINGS: Meets monthly. Agendas and minutes are posted on its official website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada State Records Committee is a governor-appointed board that serves as the central authority for public records retention and disposal for state and local government agencies. It approves "records retention schedules," which are legal documents that dictate how long different types of government records must be kept before they can be destroyed or archived. This process ensures government transparency and accountability, preserves Nevada's historical record, and improves efficiency by allowing agencies to legally dispose of unneeded records, thereby reducing storage costs and managing information effectively.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 378, specifically NRS 378.260 to 378.290. Oversees the management and disposition of public records. Approves records retention schedules and authorizes the legal disposal of public records. Establishes regulations and standards for the maintenance, storage, and security of public records.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once per quarter. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: This council coordinates the statewide system of regional training programs for licensed educational personnel in Nevada. It establishes goals for professional development, reviews and approves program plans and budgets, and evaluates their effectiveness to ensure consistent, high-quality training for teachers and administrators across all school districts and charter schools.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 391.512. The council coordinates regional training programs, establishes their goals, approves plans and budgets, and distributes legislative appropriations for educator professional development.
MEETINGS: Meets at least four times per year. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by their respective represented entities.

INFO: The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council (NVSILC) is a governor-appointed council that promotes a philosophy of independent living for individuals with significant disabilities. It is a planning, advocacy, and coordination body that develops the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) and works to create systemic change and expand community-based options for Nevadans with disabilities.

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MANDATES: Authorized under the federal Rehabilitation Act. The council develops and monitors the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) and coordinates activities to enhance services and resources for independent living.
MEETINGS: Meets quarterly. Agendas and minutes are posted on its official website. A majority of members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: This state-managed trust fund provides financial protection to associations of self-insured employers. It encourages the employment of individuals with pre-existing impairments by reimbursing employers for the portion of a workers' compensation claim attributable to a subsequent injury. This prevents a disproportionate financial burden and acts as an incentive to hire and retain workers with disabilities.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 616A.430. The fund is managed by the Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations. It reimburses self-insured employer associations for claims costs related to subsequent injuries to workers with pre-existing impairments.
MEETINGS: This is a trust fund managed by the Division of Industrial Relations and does not hold public meetings.

INFO: The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is a unique bi-state regulatory authority created by a compact between California and Nevada to preserve, restore, and enhance the Lake Tahoe Basin's environment. It adopts and enforces environmental thresholds, regulates development and land use, and coordinates efforts to address environmental challenges like water clarity and air quality.

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MANDATES: Authorized under the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, ratified by Congress. The agency adopts environmental thresholds, a regional plan, and regulates development and land use within the Basin.
MEETINGS: Meets monthly. Agendas and minutes are posted on its official website. Nevada members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors governs a bi-state agency dedicated to solving transportation challenges in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It plans, funds, and implements a coordinated multi-modal transportation system to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and enhance environmental health by reducing vehicle emissions and traffic impacts.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 277A and a bi-state compact. The district plans, funds, and implements multi-modal transportation projects and operates public transit services in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
MEETINGS: Meets monthly. Agendas and minutes are posted on its official website. Nevada members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada Task Force on Employee Misclassification was a temporary body tasked with investigating the problem of employers misclassifying workers as independent contractors to avoid costs like unemployment insurance and workers' compensation. It brought together representatives from labor, business, and state agencies to study the issue and develop formal recommendations for the Legislature to combat this practice and protect workers.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 608.166. Members were appointed as specified in its enabling legislation, with the Director of the Department of Business and Industry serving as Chairperson. The Task Force was created to study the prevalence of employee misclassification and develop recommendations for legislation and policies to prevent it.
MEETINGS: This was a temporary task force required to submit a final report to the Legislature. It was terminated on July 1, 2024, and no longer holds meetings.

INFO: The Nevada Tax Commission is a governor-appointed board that acts as the state's central regulatory and appellate authority for tax administration. It ensures the consistent and fair application of tax laws by adopting regulations and hearing appeals on decisions made by the Department of Taxation. The Commission provides a critical administrative appeal process for taxpayers before litigation is necessary.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 360. Members are appointed by the Governor. The commission adopts regulations to administer state tax laws, hears appeals on tax assessments and refund claims, and approves property tax rates for local governments.
MEETINGS: Meets monthly. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Department of Taxation website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada Taxicab Authority is a state-level regulatory body that oversees the licensing and operation of taxicabs in Clark County. Its mission is to protect the riding public by ensuring that taxicab service is safe, available, reliable, and fairly priced. The Authority sets fares, issues operating permits, and enforces regulations concerning vehicle safety and driver conduct.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 706A. Members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Business and Industry. The authority regulates the taxicab industry, issues certificates of public convenience, establishes fares, and enforces vehicle and driver safety regulations.
MEETINGS: Meets monthly. Agendas and minutes are posted on its official website. Members are appointed by the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.

INFO: The Nevada Teachers and Leaders Council is a governor-appointed body responsible for the professional standards of the state's educators. It acts as the licensing and standards board for teachers and school administrators, ensuring those entering and practicing in the profession in Nevada meet rigorous standards for knowledge, skill, and ethical conduct.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 391.455. Members are appointed by the Governor. The council adopts regulations for educator licensing and endorsements, establishes standards for the approval of preparation programs, and adopts a code of ethical standards.
MEETINGS: Meets at least four times per year. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

INFO: The Nevada Technological Crime Advisory Board is an advisory body appointed by the Attorney General to focus on crimes involving technology, such as cybercrime and electronic fraud. The Board brings together experts from law enforcement, prosecution, and the private sector to develop strategies and recommend policy changes to improve the state's response to these evolving criminal threats.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 205A.110. Members are appointed by the Attorney General. The board develops a statewide strategy to address technological crimes, provides advice to the Attorney General, and recommends changes to state laws and policies.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once every six months. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Attorney General of Nevada.