Listing of Advisory Committees
In keeping with Douglas County’s philosophy of citizen involvement, the Board appoints citizens to committees to assist it in formulating county policy, and carrying out responsibilities delineated in NRS. The strength and success of the Douglas County government is to a large degree reflective of the quality of services performed by these volunteers.
For additional Advisory Committee information including how to apply to serve on committees, click here.
911 Surcharge Advisory Committee
Members: 5 members
Meets: as needed
Term: 2-year, with a 2 consecutive term limit
Staff: Richard Mirgon, Technology Services Director
Develop a 5-year master plan to enhance or improve the telephone system for reporting an emergency in the County and to oversee any money allocated for that purpose.
Airport Advisory Committee
Members: 7 members
Meets: First Wednesday every other month
Term: 2-year, with a 2 consecutive term limit
Staff: T. Michael Brown, Assistant County Manager
Provide advice on policy matters concerning the management and development of the Minden-Tahoe Airport property.
Board of Equalization
Members: 5 members
Meets: as called
Term: 4-year
Staff: Barbara J. Griffin, Clerk-Treasurer
Serves to address property tax appeals by County residents
Carson Water Subconservancy District
Members: 13 members
Meets: third Wednesday of the month
Term: 4-year
Staff: Edwin James, General Manager, Carson Water Subconservancy District
Provides advice and recommendations for water issues and projects impacting Douglas County and the Carson River drainage area
Douglas County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife
Members: 5 members
Meets: as called
Term: 3-year
Staff: Lorraine Diedrichsen, Recording Secretary
Provides recommendations to the State Board of Wildlife Commissioners for setting season on fishing, hunting, and trapping, and other wildlife matters in Douglas County.
Genoa Historic District Commission
Members: 5 members
Meets: as called
Term: 2-year
Reviews proposed building changes or development plans within the district.
Law Library Board
Members: 7 members
Meets: first Tuesday of each month
Term: 1-year
Staff: District Court personnel
The Board has governing authority for the District Court’s law library. Provides management and oversight of the law library.
Library Board of Trustees
Members: 5 members
Meets: fourth Tuesday of each month
Term: 4-year
Staff: Linda Deacy, Library Director
The Board has governing authority for the Douglas County Library. The board has statutory responsibility for the operation of the Library. Provides direction on policy matters pertaining to the operation, expansion, and level of service provided by the Douglas County Library.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Members: 7 members
Meets: first Tuesday of each month
Term: 2-year
Staff: Scott Morgan, Community Services Director
Provides advice on policy matters pertaining to Douglas County parks resources and recreation activities
Planning Commission
Members: 7 members
Meets: second Tuesday of each month
Term: 4-year
Staff: Harmon Zuckerman, Planning Manager
Provides advice on land use planning matters, reviews development applications for compliance with County plans/ordinances, and provides oversight in the Master Plan process.
Ratemaking Committee
Members: 5 members
Meets: as called
Term: 2-year
Staff: District Attorney's Office
Provides assistance in the development of rates and rate-making procedures for Douglas Disposal, Inc. franchise agreement.
Regional Transportation Commission
Members: 3 members
Meets: as called
Term: 2-year
Staff: Jeff Foltz, Associate Civil Engineer
Provides advice regarding existing and future transportation needs and issues in Douglas County.
Senior Services Advisory Council
Members: 9 members
Meets: Second Monday of each month
Term: 2-years
Staff: Scott Morgan, Community Services Director
Duties include providing advice regarding the operation of the senior center, the senior nutrition program, and other senior programs.
Water Conveyance Advisory Committee
Members: 5 members
Meets: first Monday of each month
Term: 2-years
Staff: Arland Neal, Engineering Consultant
Provides representation to irrigation or ditch associations and representation to both forks of the Carson River and the impacts of development on the irrigation/ditch systems within Douglas County.