CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Marci Henson, Director, Department of Environment and Sustainability |
Recommendation:
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Appoint three qualified individuals to serve as Air Pollution Control Hearing Officers for two-year terms, commencing on December 3, 2024, and running through December 2, 2026, from the following: David Anderson, Douglas Brooks, Carol Ferranti, and Holly Fic. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2280.000 |
Fund Name: |
Air Quality Transportation Tax |
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Fund Center: |
1300212000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$70/hr, $3,000/yr cap |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to NRS 445B.500 and Clark County Code Section 2.76.100, the Board of County Commissioners appoints independent hearing officers to determine violations and levy administrative penalties under NRS Chapter 445B and the Clark County Air Quality Regulations. Clark County Code Sections 2.68.020 and 2.76.100 require that hearing officers: (1) be residents of the state of Nevada, (2) be graduates of an accredited law school or an accredited four-year college, (3) have at least five years of experience in public administration, (4) complete a four-hour course of classroom instruction in administrative law provided by the Office of the Clark County District Attorney, (5) not be employees of the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions, and (6) have a working knowledge of air quality issues, arbitration, law, and/or engineering.
The Department of Environment and Sustainability, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking three hearing officers. DAQ received applications from four individuals who met all of the requirements listed above. After reviewing the applications and conducting interviews, DAQ staff recommends the appointment of D. Anderson, D. Brooks, and H. Fic, who received the highest rankings based on their experience with decision-making, air quality regulations, engineering, law, public administration, and administrative boards. If appointed, as required by Clark County Code Section 2.68.020(A)(3), new appointees will complete a four-hour course in administrative law provided by the district attorney's office before hearing any cases. H. Fic has already received this training.