Washoe County seeking applicants for Open Space and Regional Parks Commission

Vacancy is to represent Commission Districts 2 and 5.

Reno, Nevada. June 12, 2015.  Washoe County Community Services Department is accepting applications for persons living in the unincorporated portion of Washoe County (Commission Districts 2 and 5) to serve on the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission.

Washoe County residents with an interest in the future of the County’s open spaces, parks, trails, natural resources, wildlife, and recreational opportunities are encouraged to apply.

The Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners. Examples of items that come before the Board include district and park master plans; schedule of priorities for acquisition and development of park property; parks budgets; and rates and fees for services and facility uses.

Open Space and Regional Parks Commissioners are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve a  four year term. The Parks Commission meets monthly, usually at 2:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday. Members receive no compensation.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for the Open Space and Regional Parks Commission must be residents of unincorporated Washoe County and the area from which they are to be appointed (District 2 or 5). 

For information and an application, click here or contact Washoe County Community Services Department at 775.823.6500. Applications and supplemental information may be submitted via email, fax or US mail. 

Email:
Joanna Schultz, jschultz@washoecounty.us

Mail:
Washoe County Community Services Department
Attention: Joanna Schultz
PO Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520-0027

Fax:
775.829.8014, Attention: Joanna Schultz

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 5 p.m. 

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