INFO: The Nevada Rural Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board is a governor-appointed body responsible for overseeing and planning the public behavioral health system across Nevada's rural counties. Its role is to identify the most critical needs in the region—such as access to crisis care, outpatient services, and substance use treatment—and to guide state and local resources to meet those needs. The board brings together experts, providers, consumers, and local officials to create a coordinated strategy to improve the mental health and well-being of the region's residents. MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 439. Develops, implements, and monitors a regional plan for the delivery of behavioral health services in the rural regions of Nevada. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, making budget recommendations, promoting system coordination, and tracking performance outcomes.
MEETINGS: Meets at least four times 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: A community arts non-profit corporation that provides resources to encourage awareness, appreciation, accessibility, and development of the arts.

MISSION: To increase the number of insured Nevadans by facilitating the purchase and sale of health insurance that provides quality health care through the creation of a transparent, simplified marketplace of qualified health plans.
INFO: The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange is the state agency that operates the online Marketplace known as Nevada Health Link where eligible Nevada consumers can shop for, compare, and purchase quality and affordable health insurance plans with ease. The Exchange facilitates and connects eligible Nevadans who are not insured by their employer, Medicaid, or Medicare to health insurance options. MANDATES: Operates Nevada Health Link, the state's ACA marketplace. Facilitates the purchase of Qualified Health Plans and administers subsidy assistance.
MEETINGS: Board Meetings are held quarterly on the third Tuesday starting at 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Workshops/Public meetings are held as needed.

INFO: The Southern Nevada Veterans' Cemetery Advisory Committee is an official panel that provides guidance and oversight for the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Composed largely of veterans representing service organizations, the committee advises the state on maintaining and operating the cemetery with the dignity, honor, and respect that deceased veterans and their families deserve. It reviews issues ranging from grounds maintenance and expansion plans to burial services, ensuring the facility meets the high standards expected by the veteran community and adheres to federal guidelines. MANDATES: Authorized under NRS Chapter 417, specifically NRS 417.210. Provides advice and recommendations to the Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services regarding the operation, maintenance, and needs of the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
MEETINGS: Meets at least once per quarter. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Nevada Public Notice website. Members are appointed by the Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.

INFO: The Nevada Southern Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board is a governor-appointed body responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the regional plan for behavioral health services in Southern Nevada, primarily Clark County. It identifies critical needs such as access to crisis care and substance use treatment, guiding state and local resources to meet those needs. The board brings together providers, consumers, law enforcement, and local officials to create a coordinated strategy to improve mental health and well-being. It works to ensure services are effective and responsive to the community. MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 439.500. The board is responsible for regional planning, needs assessment, making budget recommendations for behavioral health services, and promoting system coordination to eliminate service gaps.
MEETINGS: Meets at least four times 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.

MISSION: The City of Sparks Arts and Culture Advisory Committee supports the community by facilitating investment in the arts and culture in order to nurture creative communities, enhance quality of life and encourage civic pride.
INFO: To support the community by facilitating investment in the arts and culture in order to nurture creative communities, enhance quality of life and encourage civic pride. Objectives: Improve the quality of life in Sparks through art and cultural activities to celebrate Sparks’ heritage. Differentiate the City of Sparks from other cities and their arts programs. Identify and celebrate the uniqueness of Sparks thereby blending its historical and industrial roots. Provide more formal recognition to existing and future art and culture activities in Sparks. Adopt policies and procedures for the provision of arts and cultural activities on public property in Sparks; and Act in a formal structure and offer advice to the Sparks City Council on art and cultural activities in Sparks. Accept informed citizen input which is considered essential to the creation of the guidelines and plan for art and cultural activities in Sparks. MANDATES: Governing Authority: City of Sparks Resolution No. 3296 adopted June 13, 2016
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Number of Appointees: 5 voting members, 1 non-voting member
Qualifications: Two members with performing arts background; 2 members with visual arts background; 1 member with a humanities background; and 1 non-voting city staff member assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director
MEETINGS: The Arts and Culture Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month. The meeting schedule is determined by the chair, but there are no less than six meetings per year.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.