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 Lona Webb to serve as an Air Pollution Control Hearing Officer for a two-year term commencing on November 1, 2022, and running through October 31, 2024. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2270 |
Fund Name: |
Air Quality Management |
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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: |
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Additional Comments: |
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to NRS 445B.500 and Clark County Code Section 9.08.120, 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 9.08.120 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) not be employees of the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions, and (5) have a working knowledge of air quality issues, arbitration, law, and/or engineering. The term of each appointment is two years.
The Department of Environment and Sustainability, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is seeking two hearing officers. DAQ received an application from Hearing Officer Lona Webb seeking reappointment to the position (copy attached). She meets all the requirements; her application is available from DAQ upon request. Staff recommends the reappointment of Hearing Officer Webb, based on her experience and qualifications.