City Clerk
Boards & CommissionsCitizen volunteers are one of our City's most valuable assets. By participating on local boards and commissions, they make an important contribution to our future by providing input and making recommendations on various programs and issues. Please view the City of Henderson calendar for a listing of upcoming meeting dates and times.
The City of Henderson has established advisory boards and commissions comprised of volunteer citizens dedicated to shaping the future of Henderson. We invite you to consider the possibilities. In order to be considered for a board or commission appointment, an interest form must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk's Office. To complete this form, please print out the Board and Commission Interest Form and mail it to:
Office of the City Clerk
Henderson City Hall
240 Water Street, MSC114
Henderson, Nevada 89015
When there is a board or commission member vacancy, the City Clerk's Office will verify candidate information on interest forms for the specific position. After verification, all information will be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for consideration and appointment at a City Council meeting. Appointees will be notified by the City Clerk's office in writing and via telephone.
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Animal Advisory Committee
In accordance with Title 7 of the Henderson Municipal Code, the Animal Advisory Committee reviews complaints regarding vicious animals and serves during hearings to make recommendations on a vicious animal declaration.
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Blue Ribbon Commission on Educational Excellence and Youth Opportunity (Blue Ribbon)
Reviews local, regional, and national issues concerning excellence in education and opportunities for the development of youth in local communities, and recommends the implementation or promotion of those approaches which show the greatest promise for the enhancement of the quality of life for all youth within the city of Henderson. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm in the Recreation Administrative Conference Room, 303 South Water Street, Suite 200.
(Facilitated by Parks and Recreation)e-mail: blueribbon@cityofhenderson.com
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Board of Appeals
Hears appeals of any person alleged to be aggrieved by a final determination or decision of the Building and Fire Safety Director. Meetings are held as needed.
(Facilitated by Building Department)e-mail: Boardofappeals@cityofhenderson.com
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CDBG Program Advisory Committee (CDBG)
Reviews Community Development Block Grants per HUD requirements and makes recommendations to the City Council. Meetings are held in December and January at 9 a.m. Times, dates, and locations may vary.
(Facilitated by Neighborhood Services)
e-mail: Cdbgpac@cityofhenderson.com
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Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC)
Formulates recommendations to the City Council on issues of community-wide concern as assigned by the City Council. Meets as deemed by Council.(Facilitated by Community Development)
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Citizens Traffic Advisory Board (CTAB)
Receives complaints concerning traffic matters and recommends educational activities and other measures for improving traffic conditions. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 1st Floor.
(Facilitated by Public Works)e-mail: Trafficadvisory@cityofhenderson.com
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Civil Service Board
Serves as a board of inquiry and appeal for citizen complaints against employees and hears employee appeals of administrative action. Acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on personnel administration for civil service employees. Meets in January of each year and thereafter as requested. Locations vary.
(Facilitated by Human Resources)e-mail: Civilservice@cityofhenderson.com
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Commemorative Beautification Commission (CBC)
Nominates for recognition those individuals who have substantially contributed to the general betterment of the city and its inhabitants and develops plans for the beautification of streets, highways, public parks, and other public areas within the city limits. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 105 West Basic Road.
(Facilitated by Parks and Recreation)
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Commission on Cultural Arts and Tourism
Advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on subjects pertaining to cultural arts, convention activity, special events, facility management, and tourism. The Commission meets the third Thursday every other month at 4:30 p.m. at the Henderson Convention Center.
(Facilitated by Convention Center & Visitors Bureau)e-mail: Convvisitorsbureau@cityofhenderson.com
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Development Services Center Advisory Committee
Reviews the operations of the DSC Enterprise Fund and report to the City Council on any recommended changes in operations or finances. Meets on a quarterly basis on Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. at the the Tuscany Conference Room, City Hall, 3rd Floor.
(Facilitated by the Development Services Center)
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Parks and Recreation Board
Serves as an advisory board to the Parks and Recreation Director, City Manager, and City Council for all public park plans, and recommends park development standards and amendments. Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 1st Floor.
(Facilitated by Parks and Recreation)e-mail: Parksandrec@cityofhenderson.com
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Planning Commission
Provides recommendations to the City Council on planning and zoning issues. Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall.
(Facilitated by Community Development)e-mail: Planning Commission
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Public Improvement Trust (PIT)
Promotes development within the city limits which is considered of benefit to the community, i.e. creates new jobs, provides new or improved services, builds infrastructure to allow for major development to occur, or provide affordable housing through the issuance of tax-free bonds for projects meeting these criteria. Meets as requested.
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Redevelopment Advisory Commission (RAC)
Formulates recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency on issues of redevelopment as assigned by the agency. Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall.(Facilitated by Community Development)
e-mail: Rdaadvisory@cityofhenderson.com
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Self Funded Insurance Committee
Administrates the City of Henderson Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan adopted by the City Council and made effective July 1, 1992. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Westgate Conference Room, City Hall, 240 Water St., 1st floor.(Facilitated by Human Resources)
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Senior Citizens Advisory Commission (SCAC)
Makes recommendations to the City Council on subjects of interest to senior citizens and others similarly situated. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month, except December, at 5:30 pm. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, City Hall, 240 Water St., 1st floor. (Facilitated by Parks and Recreation)