The City of Reno is opening its doors to members of its boards and commissions for a training session intended to bring clarity and consistency to its operations, this essential civic education will take place at the Council Chambers of Reno City Hall on September 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to an announcement on the City of Reno's official website.
Changes that are recently introduced, which the city council approved last month streamline these civic groups under a new resolution, this consequently removed certain groups from the Reno Municipal Code and granted the City Manager’s Office oversight, a move aiming for standardization in their running.
The two-hour session scheduled for mid-September has a two-part agenda; the first hour promises to guide all board and commission members through the intricacies of the Nevada Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Roberts Rules of Order, and the newly adopted resolution, while introducing the role of the Board Secretary.
Subsequently, focus shifts to the Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) members in the second hour, they will receive specialized training on their specific roles, how their feedback informs development review processes, and they'll engage in a hands-on exercise simulating a real-world project in collaboration with the Development Services team.
For those unable to attend in person, the city has provided an online option via Zoom, with assurances that a recorded version will be accessible for later viewing; furthermore, the general public is invited to join and learn about the inner workings of city boards, a chance for those pondering future involvement with a city board or commission to gain insight.
