CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
Petitioner:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks and Recreation
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Approve the Clark County Parks & Recreation Director's appointment of Laura Machado to the Art Committee for a three-year term beginning May 2022 and ending April 2025. (For possible action)
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In accordance with the County Arts Plan of the Clark County Code in section 2.90.030 of title 2, where Members shall be chosen by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the selections ratified by the BCC. The Plan calls a member of the board from City of Las Vegas. Due to the expiration of Rebecca Holden's term the recommended appointee is Laura Machado from the City of Las Vegas Public Arts office. Laura Machado is an experienced project manager and proud member of the Office of Cultural Affairs team with the City of Las Vegas, pairing her passion for arts administration with her love of Public Art. Machado’s role in managing the city’s Public Art Program includes overseeing and administering the Las Vegas Arts Commission, the Percent for Arts Fund, project management of both temporary and permanent works, and the maintenance and conservation of their permanent collections. She received her bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University with a major in Fine Arts.Staff requests approval of this appointment.