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APPLICANTS WANTED


The Washoe County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for the following:


Airport Noise Advisory Panel - Receives and assesses information on airport noise problems; assists in coordination between land use activities and airport activities; promotes greater communication regarding airport noise among the various public bodies, agencies and commissions; and, makes advisory recommendations to the Airport Authority Board of Trustees regarding new and existing programs and approaches to noise abatement. Quarterly meetings; no compensation. Questions - contact 328-6476.



Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority - Meetings held monthly (preceded by a Caucus) with opportunity for topic specific committee involvement. Board sets policy for the Airport Authority which owns and operates the Reno/Tahoe International Airport and the Reno Stead Airport. Individuals applying may not hold any elective office, have any financial interest in the aviation industry or have a financial interest in any contract or other transaction with the board or the authority other than as that contract or transaction may be made available to a member of the general public in the course of the Authority’s business. Compensation $560 per month. Questions - contact Glenda Newby 328-6400.



Board of Equalization--Alternate Members - Meetings during February as necessary to care for business of equalization of assessments presented to the board. Can last 8-10 hours per day and can run approximately 20 full days during this time period. Board determines valuation of any property assessed by the County Assessor and may change and correct any valuation found to be incorrect (NRS 361.345). Persons applying should be sufficiently experienced in business generally to be able to bring knowledge and sound judgment to the deliberations of the board and have the ability to read and analyze detailed financial statements. Should also be familiar with the Truckee Meadows infrastructure. Compensation $100 per day and a Financial Disclosure Statement is required. Questions - contact 328-2000.



Applications are available in the Washoe County Manager's Office, 1001 E. 9th St., 2nd Floor, or at www.washoecounty.us. Completed applications must be submitted to: Washoe County Manager's Office, P.O. Box 11130, Reno, Nevada 89520 or faxed to 328-2037.

Deadline: February 9, 2007, 5:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office.