Samuel Flakus at the Board of Supervisors meeting Jan. 5. Flakus was one of three new citizen appointments to the Carson City Cultural Commission.
Qualified Carson City residents interested in serving the public will find ample opportunities as city officials have announced more than a dozen openings on volunteer advisory boards.
“We value the input of all our boards and commissions,” said Mayor Lori Bagwell.
The positions are without compensation, but residents can bring their own life experience and skills to help shape local policy.
“Their work provides opportunities for community input and helps shape our decisions as the Board of Supervisors,” Bagwell said. “They help make Carson City a great place to live, work and play.”
Committee procedures and applications can be found online at www.carson.org/volunteer. The following boards have open positions:
911 Surcharge Advisory Committee
Supervisors are seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the 911 Surcharge Advisory Committee.
There are three open positions, each for a full-term ending December 2025.
For two citizen-at-large positions, applicants must be a resident of Carson City and possess knowledge concerning telephone systems for reporting emergencies.
For one local exchange carrier position, applicants must be a representative of an incumbent local exchange carrier which provides service in Carson City.
“The purpose of the 911 Surcharge Advisory Committee is to serve as the official advisor to the Carson City Board of Supervisors in developing a 5-year master plan for the enhancement or improvement of the telephone system for reporting an emergency in Carson City and to oversee any money allocated for that purpose,” city officials said in a press release.
The committee meetings are held at least quarterly. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of less than two hours a month.
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 16. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 7.
Open Space Advisory Committee
Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee.
There are two open positions, each for a term that expires January 2028.
“The purpose of the committee is to promote the quality of life for citizens of Carson City through the preservation and protection of the natural environment — specific duties of the committee are defined in Carson City Municipal Code Chapter 13.06,” according to the city.
Meetings are held the third Monday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. in the community center. Applicants must be Carson City registered voters to qualify.
Applications will be accepted until Dec. 14. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 4.
Regional Transportation Commission
Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).
“The RTC is the policy making body on transportation issues within Carson City whose purpose is to establish priorities and recommend appropriate funding for transportation improvement projects,” said officials. “The members of the Regional Transportation Commission also serve on the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board (CAMPO) to discuss and take action on federal monies spent on transportation and transit projects within the Carson Metropolitan Planning Area.”
There are two positions open, each for a term that expires December 2025.
The commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. after the adjournment of the CAMPO meeting. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to ten hours a month.
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 29. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 21.
Audit Committee
Supervisors are seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Audit Committee as citizens at large.
There are two open positions, each to fill a term that ends in December 2025.
Applicants must be a resident of Carson City, have experience in financial services, public accounting and/or governmental auditing and current knowledge of public laws and regulations governing an audit committee.
“The role of the Carson City Audit Committee is to maintain oversight of the auditing function, internal and external, resulting in increased integrity and efficiency of the audit processes for the city and the city’s system of internal controls and financial reporting,” according to the city.
The committee meetings are held at least quarterly. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to three hours a month.
Applications will be accepted until Nov. 16. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 7.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.
“The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the Board of Supervisors on the use of city parks and protect the right of all Carson City residents to enjoy the parks system,” officials said.
There are two openings for terms that will expire in January 2028.
Applicants should be aware that a minimum commitment of up to 10 hours a month is expected. The commission meets on the first Tuesday of every other month at 5:30 p.m.
Applicants must be Carson City registered voters to qualify. Applications will be accepted until Jan. 10. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 19.
Cultural Commission
Supervisors are seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Carson City Cultural Commission.
“The purpose of the Carson City Cultural Commission is to serve as the official advisor to the Carson City Board of Supervisors on matters related to the cultural life of the community,” according to the city.
There is one open position to fill a full term that expires January 2027.
The requirements for the citizen-at-large position are Carson City residency; a broad and informed perspective of the arts along with a demonstrated knowledge and responsiveness to the existing arts community and community at large; being able to represent a cross section of the city's age, multicultural, socioeconomic, professional, artistic and volunteer diversity; and an appreciation for Carson City's “rich cultural tradition,” according to officials.
Youth representatives (18-25 years old, college students or young arts advocates), arts professionals (employed in a commercial or nonprofit arts organization) and business professionals (non-arts business owner or staff) are encouraged to apply.
The commission meetings are held at least quarterly, lasting approximately 2- to 3-hours.
Additional time may be spent on special projects and subcommittee work. Applicants should be prepared for a minimum commitment of up to 10 hours a month.
Applicants must be a Carson City registered voter to qualify. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 14. Interviews are planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 4.
Planning Commission
Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission.
“This commission oversees all matters pertaining to Carson City’s planning and zoning, land use and growth management,” officials said.
Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at the community center. Applicants must be willing to serve approximately 12 to 16 hours a month.
There is one open position, for a term that will expire January 2028.
Applicants must be a Carson City registered voter to qualify. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 14. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 4.
Culture & Tourism Authority
Supervisors are seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority (CTA).
The board oversees tourism matters within Carson City. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 4 p.m. at the community center. Applicants must be willing to commit approximately six to eight hours a month.
There is one position open to serve a partial term for a person who can represent the hotel/motel industry.
“Applicants must be a representative from a Carson City hotel/motel/RV park to qualify,” according to the city.
Applications will be accepted until Dec. 1. Interviews are tentatively planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 21.