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Board considers renaming district and adding staff as part of budget planning
Summary
Board members proposed updating the TV district’s name and mission to reflect broader communications responsibilities and asked staff to prepare a budget option that includes a part-time coordinator; they will consult legal counsel and the county commission before proceeding.
A board member proposed expanding the district’s mission and changing its name from the TV-focused title to reflect broader communications work, using suggestions such as "Elko County Communications District" or "Elko County Emergency Communications District." Members agreed the change would require legal review and buy-in from the county commission before a formal name change.
Separately, the chair and others discussed a budget option that would add a part-time coordinator to handle procurement, RFPs and agency coordination so board members can focus on policy. The chair asked staff to prepare two budget options for the upcoming budget—option A reflecting current staffing and option B including a part-time employee and associated benefits—so the board can compare fiscal impacts. The idea will be agendized for the June meeting with legal input and possible county liaison outreach.
