Virgin Valley Water District

Members of the Board are elected by a plurality of the qualified electors of the district and take office upon qualification therefore the first Monday in January next following the member's election or appointment, whichever is later, and leave office upon the first Monday in January next following the election or appointment of the member's successor in office.

Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment of the remaining members of the Board and if the Board fails, neglects or refuses to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs, the Board of County Commissioners of Clark County shall fill the vacancy. Each member appointed to hold office as a director shall hold office for a term of not to exceed two (2) years.

Requirements for service

Members of the board must reside in the district for at least six (6) months before his or her appointment or the election at which the member is elected and be a qualified elector of the district.

Regular meetings

• The District holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month except on a legal holiday, when the regular meeting will be the day following the legal holiday. Meetings begin at 3:00 P.M., at the VVWD offices and continue until the business of the day shall be completed or until there shall be a recess to a further date. In the event there is not a sufficient amount of business to be conducted for two meetings a month, the General Manager reserves the right to cancel a meeting. Notices of cancellation shall be posted in accordance with the· requirements of Chapter 241 of the Nevada Revised Statutes known as the Nevada Open Meeting Law, as amended.
• There is an annual meeting of the Board of Directors on the first Tuesday of September every year at which time a report of the business transacted during the preceding year by the District, including a financial report.

Special Meetings

• Special meetings of the members of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the president or at the written request of at least three (3) members of the said Board.

Yes. The public is invited to all public meetings of the board. Citizens wishing to speak during public participation are asked to state their name for the record and limit comments to a minimal duration. However, no action will be taken on any item until it is properly agendized.

The VVWD offices are accessible to the handicapped. With 24-hour advance request, efforts to provide for special assistance or accommodation will be undertaken. Phone 702-346-5731 to make your request.

We periodically test water meters in the field to verify their accuracy and to develop replacement and maintenance criteria. With accurate meters, we know that consumers are charged for the water they actually use.