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Ross Armstrong, Executive Director of the Nevada Commission on Ethics, gave a presentation on Nevada’s ethics law. Armstrong walked the group through the law’s “three main buckets”: improper benefits (gifts, use of government property, contracts and conflicts of interest), disclosure and abstention when votes affect private commitments, and cooling‑off rules that restrict post‑employment lobbying and vendor work. Armstrong emphasized the statutory standard that “a public office is a public trust” and described the advisory‑opinion and complaint processes the Commission provides.

Armstrong noted that Nevada has no single dollar cap for gifts under the ethics statute; instead, the test is whether a gift or benefit would “tend to improperly influence a reasonable person to depart from the faithful and impartial discharge of duties.” He encouraged commissioners to consult agency legal counsel and to seek advisory opinions for recurring or unclear conflicts.

Deputy District Attorney Doug Ritchie presented open‑meeting law guidance, focusing on what constitutes a meeting and what constitutes deliberation and action. Ritchie described “walking quorums” and serial electronic communications as common pitfalls: a series of private conversations among a quorum can create a public‑meeting violation even if the quorum did not formally gather. He also explained exemptions — for example, attorney‑client “non‑meetings” for litigation — and the steps the board should take to “cure” inadvertent violations (reconvene, disclose on the record and re‑vote if needed).

Ritchie reviewed posting requirements (agendas must be posted at least three business days in advance), public‑comment rights and permissible chair actions during a disruptive public comment period. He emphasized that members can individually brief staff but must avoid relaying staff briefings among a quorum in ways that become a deliberate decision outside public view.

Both trainers urged staff and officials to use available advisory services: the Nevada Commission on Ethics offers confidential advisory opinions and an online learning system; the Attorney General’s Office maintains an open‑meeting manual. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about confidentiality of ethics complaints, timing for financial disclosure forms and practical steps to avoid inadvertent e‑mail “reply‑all” traps.

Armstrong offered a concise legislative declaration as a framing line: “a public office is a public trust and shall be held for the sole benefit of the people.” Ritchie closed with practical remedies and cautions for public‑meeting practice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Douglas County Board of County Commissioners | January 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board heard training from the Nevada Commission on Ethics and the county district attorney on open‑meeting law, covering conflicts of interest, disclosure, cooling‑off rules, gifts, use of public resources and serial communications rules.","taxTitle","Douglas County, Nevada","taxId",56916,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6324795,"Douglas County elects Charla Hales chair, Commissioner Gardner vice chair; adjusts committee assignments",248,1569000,1817000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6&start=1569&end=1817","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6/thumbnail_1569000.jpg","/articles/6324795/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-elects-Charla-Hales-chair-Commissioner-Gardner-vice-chair-adjusts-committee-assignments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324795-bc7b040fa18ab75c741f6351287f40df/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440083&Signature=C4suVHZhWcDZiRwa4twt2JugUY7qM3DVYc6egHNXHuvirvaYFdqqRNV3Rs5q4zu5tgJpBPLERQnuYdbZ8X8M3N8R3dhEfgPs42mUhze9mzYeDXtMTIbLSgBGAUayRdlgHsYtOWXRx1O4COt9LVdrgrxSbGedfZ16FAXXj5BexetnuhdyB2KALyx0dVkA3XybPR-LmFdTFeKry1vwbqhGlfa-8CnCjvtAqE-GofqVdp22-2T~bZTqlKEP8YDLPH-F7SgmG6OWsS5CELBQXrWXK9x3qTng38HQSAr8bwjUqLYJR9JG6UbjRhD9LaS~DygQ6JUUHpo3R8d51VU6tYyhKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its first meeting of the year the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners chose leadership and committee liaisons for 2025.

Commissioner Charla Hales was elected chair for 2025 after a nomination from Commissioner Rice; the board voted to confirm Hales by voice vote. Commissioner Gardner was elected vice chair; Rice moved for Gardner and the nomination was seconded and approved.

The board separately elected Charla Hales to serve as chair of the Douglas County Liquor Board in compliance with NRS 244.35; that election likewise carried unanimously. Commissioners confirmed the consent agenda and approved a list of 2025 committee and board appointments, reallocating several assignments after the incoming commissioner’s preferences and the departure of a prior board member.

County staff produced a packet listing the county’s intergovernmental, regional and advisory boards and the incumbent appointments. Commissioners said they would coordinate with the County Manager to finalize alternates; the list approved at the meeting will be reflected in the official minutes.

The board recessed for a brief break and resumed with the newly elected chair presiding.","The Board elected Charla Hales as chair and Commissioner Gardner as vice chair for 2025, appointed the liquor board chair and approved a slate of commissioner committee assignments and alternates.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6324798,"Douglas County moves to abolish elected public‑administrator post; designates Community Services director as temporary special administrator",1239,10812000,12051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6&start=10812&end=12051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6/thumbnail_10812000.jpg","/articles/6324798/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-moves-to-abolish-elected-publicadministrator-post-designates-Community-Services-director-as-temporary-special-administrator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324798-eecd53d522a1a2072dfdfe8c0a47efa2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440083&Signature=knuYu89qvcrTAVeLO0X7WQ0JfILIUz0QijWVNcnF7X0eHzErG-a19vnp2gpyrORVECQYt8LEZdMg5Hi9eIPQMesmiWgS3NLVrII~CkWqD-q6q0alF-sSIo~1rs6QR6odXCCGvFVy73YrlykNZ-JLcPlcJi8E1P9PuiM0K9-G2YExaL~Z0Z4v43pYiOSV1rkIGNnQhINOrdAEvxwmgGh7kRQHtt1Ba3g3OopHJmq2MYBV324RrGVRLBHx8en0Tm4EWsy6FbqRy-o4MZ6K-wUUlKcwmTsJQPVVgd4IVIoYOstrQ6xTPnqNCG~riDG9dLGnLCDreVKtkw1gBV4CuDiapw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners accepted the resignation of the elected public administrator and directed staff to begin the process of abolishing the elected office and creating an alternative approach for administering decedents’ estates.

At the beginning of the item the board formally accepted the resignation of the county’s elected public administrator, a change the board memorialized by passing Resolution 2025‑R‑3. That vote passed 4–0 with one abstention: Commissioner Tolbert recorded the abstention on the resolution accepting the resignation.

Following discussion across the dais and with county staff and the district attorney’s office, the board voted to direct staff to draft an ordinance that would abolish the elected public‑administrator office and allow the Board of County Commissioners to either employ or contract for the services of a person to carry out the functions that the public administrator had performed. The motion directs staff to return an ordinance for the board’s consideration; the motion passed unanimously.

At the same meeting the board designated Brooke Adey, the county’s Community Services Director, as a suitable person to perform the duties of a special administrator under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 140 on a temporary basis until a long‑term approach is in place. The board also authorized the county to pay for expenses incurred in performance of the special‑administrator duties when those costs cannot be paid from a decedent’s assets. That motion passed unanimously.

County Manager Jennifer Davidson and Assistant County Manager Wendy Lang briefed the commission on operational reviews addressing the office’s staffing, software and internal controls. Davidson told the board an outside operational review had found the elected office lacked sufficient resources and recommended additional software and staff support; she said county staff and the district attorney’s office would work as a team to triage outstanding cases and to build a sustainable approach.

Cynthia Gregory of the District Attorney’s Office clarified statutory pathways: a special administrator (NRS chapter 140) can serve as an interim mechanism in pending matters while the board completes the ordinance process to abolish the elected post (NRS 253.125 and related statutes). The board asked staff to prioritize case triage, to seek outside assistance as needed, and to return with an ordinance and recommended long‑term structure for administering estates.

Votes on related actions recorded in the meeting:
• Resolution accepting resignation: moved by Commissioner Tarkanian, second by Commissioner Rice; vote 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Tolbert).
• Motion to ask staff to draft an ordinance abolishing the elected position (NRS 253.125): moved by Commissioner Gardner, second by Commissioner Tolbert; vote unanimous.
• Motion to designate the Community Services Director as temporary special administrator and to authorize county payment of expenses not payable from estates: moved by Commissioner Gardner, second by Commissioner Tarkanian; vote unanimous.

The county will bring back a draft ordinance, implementation options and a proposed contracting/employment framework for the board’s consideration.","Following the public administrator's resignation, the Board accepted the resignation, asked staff to draft an ordinance to abolish the elected public administrator position, and temporarily designated the Community Services Director to perform special‑administrator duties while the county develops a long‑term approach.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6324801,"Board approves $322,195 in opioid‑settlement grants to local health and recovery providers",889,9341000,10230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6&start=9341&end=10230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6/thumbnail_9341000.jpg","/articles/6324801/Douglas-County/Nevada/Board-approves-322195-in-opioidsettlement-grants-to-local-health-and-recovery-providers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324801-440c5e0be6cb19a378431f655f4dc6ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440083&Signature=afMN0i~kADpSFfMaKLX7nituEhgMSZ97Gu4jBzJp9u7MIFYWm2vyWXVAx2U8aI54pGaMxoYOPw~P6y6jXbRqsd3FevGJVFl3OGcSy3ggAt7aDiOMqr69N~PvYGyJpTQbm28uJnSYFXL20-ohtnQfNwYwr7mCuluRgbC-mAxZ4M8-qcZUCWP7PZh0fYgt4pl3UpugzSlQkaPrAkEp760VWdaP3riN2ki6VKoKUCOTHF21tYeYCDEYZ9iv84axb2x~GUuuVj1x0d0IW8JqrOFfl8qrapweMTM~1MRFbKKnmIQ8c~V41gaW7JEeA3dltlOXPzPGdZwrFBJkngOvOT3O2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to award a total of $322,195 in opioid‑settlement funding to six local organizations for prevention, treatment and recovery services.

The county’s Community Services Department issued a request for applications and recommended funding for six proposals that met goals in the county needs assessment: Carson Valley Health, Partnership Douglas County, Community Counseling Center, Tahoe Youth & Family, Family Support Council and the Suicide Prevention Network. The board authorized the Community Services Director to finalize contracts for each funded organization.

Brooke Adey, Douglas County Community Services Director, briefed the board on the program and said the approved awards will support a mix of services: therapy groups and provider training (Carson Valley Health); school‑age prevention programming and juvenile‑probation supports (Partnership Douglas County); co‑payment and deductible assistance for treatment (Community Counseling Center); peer support and SBIRT screening and weekly recovery support (Tahoe Youth & Family); education and ACEs screening for at‑risk youth and families (Family Support Council); and harm‑reduction outreach and recovery groups (Suicide Prevention Network).

The funds are part of the state‑coordinated “1 Nevada” allocation from national opioid litigation settlements. The county must submit an annual report to the state on how award dollars are spent and on program outcomes; Adey said the county will compile quarterly reports from contractors and an annual outcome submission for the state.

Commissioner Rice moved the funding authorization; Commissioner Tarkanian seconded. The motion carried unanimously.","Douglas County unanimously approved $322,195 in grants from opioid‑settlement funds to six local organizations for prevention, treatment, recovery and workforce support.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6324803,"Douglas County approves five‑year Oracle permitting contract, term includes implementation and subscription fees",3917,10530000,14447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6&start=10530&end=14447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2335565-dcd99bded666c76b5cdd9db81bdbd8e6/thumbnail_10530000.jpg","/articles/6324803/Douglas-County/Nevada/Douglas-County-approves-fiveyear-Oracle-permitting-contract-term-includes-implementation-and-subscription-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6324803-99a3e798126fa99244db5476b70a864c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440083&Signature=bhl~04bIHBh0VPgs03Jp5TFnMOYZoW~IZKYStBlxB-pDD9mziexcOlN1QpqSc0oDFeeVSh-k84Yx2H85e-M6Vbv9o3b~lxMybm~Lf-kafLTKE4KQYgbreWvuuz~PpYWwbuxACq1espbQ3PESbIcIIhfPfLBUqLDr44EWszulWbOiqdAqmyZdjcyKiO0IuuPvgopm62S1eMkRZLBmUSYpjXYm0cQwS~ti9-RoAVtH47gTjwtYtw4NZBuFjGgSP8pHx~iuPhUaT90peNSRt7ta5tSa~Z0Yh-TMJdNEGAj2cSkUvN6EZK3GYzURxiMAVqHoAuphh2M0wuGjDyhw5YoOdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners on Thursday approved a five‑year contract with Oracle America Inc. to replace the county’s current Acela permitting software and implement a new permitting solution.

The contract approved by the Board of County Commissioners covers a subscription component and implementation/consulting fees, with the motion recording a total price of $1,130,838.78 for a contract term running from Feb. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. The board also directed staff to send Washoe County and the 1NV group notice that Douglas County will terminate its Acela membership effective June 30, 2026, and authorized the County Manager to execute required documents.

County officials said the subscription portion of the Oracle proposal is $395,892.33 and implementation and consulting services total $734,946.45, which together produce the $1.13 million contract figure. Staff told the board the county expects annual software subscription costs of roughly $100,000 going forward and projected implementation‑period and licensing savings relative to the county’s existing package; finance staff said net savings versus continuing the current shared Acela arrangement would emerge after several years once implementation costs are amortized.

Tom Dallaire and Andrea Pauling of the county’s community development staff presented the item and described a multiyear effort to evaluate permitting systems. Dallaire said staff had repeatedly worked to adapt the shared Acela deployment to Douglas County’s codes and processes and that those customizations required outside programming and frequent workarounds.

Oracle Consulting representatives showed the county’s proposed citizen portal, online permit wizard, GIS integration and administration tools. Joe Rasecki, principal solutions engineer, emphasized automated workflows, a mobile‑optimized portal for contractors and the county’s ability to manage form and fee changes without outside programmers.

County Manager Jennifer Davidson told the commission the county will continue to evaluate one‑time financing options — including potential use of year‑end fund balances — to offset implementation costs.

The motion to approve the contract was made by Commissioner Tolbert and seconded by Commissioner Rice. The vote was recorded as unanimous: Chairwoman Charla Hales, Vice Chair Gardner, Commissioners Rice, Tarkanian and Tolbert voted yes.

The board also approved drafting and sending the required fiscal‑year notice to Washoe County and the 1NV membership that Douglas will terminate Acela participation effective June 30, 2026. County staff said the one‑year fiscal notice is required by the interlocal agreement that created the shared Acela instance in 2017.

Commissioners said they expect to coordinate training sessions and outreach to local contractors, fire districts and allied agencies before the new system goes live.","The Board of County Commissioners approved a five‑year contract with Oracle America Inc. to replace the county’s Acela permitting system, authorizing a total contract price of $1,130,838.78 and notice to Washoe County that Douglas will leave the shared Acela membership effective fiscal year 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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