RENO — Washoe County currently has openings on both the Airport Noise Advisory Panel and the Audit Committee, and is looking for community volunteers to serve on those boards.

The noise advisory panel receives and assesses information on airport noise problems; assists in coordination between land use activities and airport activities; promotes greater communication regarding airport noise among the various public bodies, agencies and commissions; and makes advisory recommendations to the Airport Authority Board of Trustees regarding new and existing programs and approaches to noise abatement. The current vacancy is open only to residents of the unincorporated area of the county. Applications are being accepted through March 24.

Members of the Audit Committee assist the Board of County Commissioners in fulfilling its policy requirements in accordance with Washoe County Code by providing oversight over the county’s financial statements, the systems of internal controls, the internal audit plans and reports and the independent external auditor’s assessment of financial statements. The committee also provides open communications between the Board of County Commissioners, the county manager, internal audit and the independent external auditors. Applications for the Audit Committee are being accepted through today. Residents  from both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county may apply, but there are additional restrictions. See the complete listing on the Washoe County Web site for details.

For more information on these positions, and other volunteer opportunities with Washoe County, and to apply for any volunteer position online, go to www.washoecounty.us and click on “Find your perfect volunteer opportunity!”

Contact the Airport Noise Advisory Panel at 328-6979, or the Audit Committee at 328-3651 with any additional questions.