Southern Nevada COG elects leadership and names interim executive director
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Summary
At its inaugural meeting, the Southern Nevada Council of Governments elected leadership and appointed Mr. Floyd as interim executive director for the first year; motions to create staff support and a budget were also approved.
The Southern Nevada Council of Governments held its first meeting and elected leadership before moving to staff decisions and budget items. During roll call the chair noted Mayor Portoem Black would arrive late; the board confirmed a quorum and proceeded to business.
Members voted on leadership and a motion to elect the chair and vice chair passed after members cast 'Aye' votes. The formal vote was recorded on the transcript as multiple 'Aye' responses and the chair announced the motion passed.
The board then considered designating an executive director for the inaugural year, as provided in the interlocal agreement that created the COG. According to the transcript, the city of Las Vegas had built capacity in its city manager’s office to host the role; the chair moved to appoint Mr. Floyd to the position. After members cast 'Aye' votes the motion passed and the chair invited Mr. Floyd to address the council.
Mr. Floyd described the council’s intended role as "a forum for regional collaboration among each of our member entities" and listed cross-boundary issues for potential cooperation, including air quality, conservation, population forecasting, infill development and other infrastructure challenges. He said the council is authorized by its interlocal agreement to develop rules, enter contracts, hire staff and hold hearings, and that the council plans to rely on existing jurisdictional staff for the first year rather than request direct budget contributions from member jurisdictions.
The meeting adjourned after the board approved additional administrative items on the agenda.
The council is scheduled to hold a facilitated session on March 31 to select the first-year topic for focused work.
