The Clark County Commission is the governmental organization that governs and runs Clark County,

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, providing services to the unincorporated areas. Its offices are located at the

Clark County Government Center The Clark County Government Center serves as the government center building for Clark County, Nevada. It is located in Downtown Las Vegas. The complex was designed by Fentress Bradburn and opened in 1995. It consists of a six-story county admin ...

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. The commission is considered by many to be the most powerful governmental body in the state of Nevada.

Composition

Districts and terms

Each Commissioner is elected to a four-year term and represents one of seven districts, designated A-G. Members as of 2021

''Ex officio'' boards

The Clark County Commissioners as a group sit on the following boards: * Big Bend Water District ( Laughlin) *

Clark County Department of Aviation The Clark County Department of Aviation is a part of the government of the Clark County Commission. Harry Reid International Airport, the main commercial airport and the four general aviation facilities in the Clark County Airport System are owned b ...

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) * Clark County Liquor and Gaming Board (

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Clark County Regional Flood Control District The Clark County Regional Flood Control District (CCRFCD) was created in 1985 by the Nevada Legislature allowing Clark County to provide broad solutions to flooding problems. The District has developed plans and so far successfully continued workin ...

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) * Clark County Sanitation District (

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(Whitney) * Kyle Canyon Water District (Las Vegas) *

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( Winchester) * Las Vegas Stadium Authority ( Spring Valley) *

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(Las Vegas) * RTC of Southern Nevada (Downtown Las Vegas) * Southern Nevada Health District (Las Vegas) * Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (Downtown Las Vegas) *

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(Las Vegas)

2002 corruption scandal

On May 5, 2006, 4 out of 7 members ( Dario Herrera, Erin Kenny, Mary Kincaid-Chauncey and Lance Malone) were convicted of conspiracy and multiple counts of wire fraud and extortion under color of official right for depriving the Clark County Commission and the citizens of Clark County of their right to the honest services of public officials. They were sentenced to federal prison terms.

References

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External links

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1909 establishments in Nevada Government agencies established in 1909 Government buildings completed in 1909 Government of Clark County, Nevada County governing bodies in the United States