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Fernley council approves most new senior roles, delays HR hire

Fernley City Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The Fernley City Council approved proposed job descriptions and an organizational chart that create chief development and chief operating officer posts but held the human‑resources technician position for further review; votes on the org chart and positions passed 4‑0.

City Treasurer Robert Carson presented proposed job descriptions and an organizational chart for the fiscal‑year 2026–27 budget that would create a chief development officer to oversee planning, building and engineering and a chief operating officer to oversee public works, parks and utilities.

"This person is more of a collaborator that'll bring those three departments together and really help to move the city forward," Carson said, describing the CDO role and its responsibilities.

Carson told the council the…

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