Douglas County elects Charla Hales chair, Commissioner Gardner vice chair; adjusts committee assignments

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.