The City of Reno announced a 90-day staffing hiatus on Thursday for all boards and commissions not required by statute.
The announcement came from Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant in a memo to the mayor and city council.
This means that staff will refocus on developing a review process and recommendations for budgetary issues faced by the city, rather than hosting certain board and commission meetings.
The boards and commissions included in this staffing hiatus are:
- Access Advisory Committee
- Arts and Culture Commission
- Community Development Block Grant Subcommittee
- Historical Resources Commission (unless considering a project involving historic buildings)
- Human Rights Commission
- Neighborhood Advisory Boards (Wards 1–6)
- Public Art Committee of the Reno Arts and Culture Commission
- Recreation and Parks Commission
- Reno Urban Forestry Commission
- Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
- Special Events Sponsorship Committee
- Youth City Council
In their memo, the City Manager stressed that this is not an elimination of the boards and committees listed, and that councilmembers and city staff will still engage with the public.
On May 7, staff will present all of the ways the community can continue to engage during this review period and share initial thoughts on what this review will entail.
While the initial hiatus is for 90 days, many listed boards and commissions may remain on hold for longer, the memo said.
The City Manager's memorandum can be found below. Click on it to read it in its entirety.
