Citizen Advisory Board
Membership Application Packet

• Inform the County Commissioners about the needs and concerns of residents and property owners in their community; and
• Provide a forum where citizens can learn of the activities of County government. 

Membership Application Packet

The CAB Membership Application Packet consists each of the following four pieces:

• CAB Application Information sheet
• CAB Members` Roles and Responsibilities (an excerpt from the CAB Member's Handbook)
• CAB Applications  Click on the applicable CAB, then complete and return your application.
• CAB Maps  View the thumbnail maps, then click on the applicable link to view a 8.5"x11" PDF map, 24"x36" PDF map, or 24"x36" JPG map of your area.

Appointment Process

CAB membership applications should be returned to the Washoe County Department of Community Development, Community Support Services Program. After CAB Program staff verify that the applicants reside within the geographic boundaries of the CAB, the applications are then submitted to the County Commissioner within whose district the CAB resides. The Commissioner reviews the applications and may interview the applicants. The Commissioner then makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who make the final appointments. CAB members are appointed for staggered two-year terms beginning July 1. Terms for members appointed to fill vacant positions commence on the date of appointment.

Membership Requirements CAB members must reside within the geographical area of responsibility for their CAB and be a registered voter (if eligible to vote) in Washoe County. New members must attend a new member orientation session within six months of appointment. Three consecutive unexcused absences from CAB meetings is cause for automatic removal from the CAB.

New Member Orientation Training January 22, 2009