Washoe County Commission Chair Violating Meeting Procedures

County Commissioner Alexis Hill is violating meeting procedures and regulations as noted in the Washoe County Commissioner’s Rules and Procedures Handbook:

5.3 Presiding Officer. The Chair shall preside at meetings of the Commission and [be] recognized as the head of the County for ceremonial purposes. The Chair shall have no regular administrative or executive duties. In the case of the Chair’s absence or temporary disability, the Vice-Chair shall act as Chair during the continuance of absences. In case of the absence or temporary inability of the Chair and the Vice-Chair, an acting Chair selected by members of the Commission shall act as Chair during the continuance of absences. The Chair or Vice-Chair is referred to as (sic) “presiding Officer” from time-to-time (sic) in these Rules of Procedure.

5.4 Quorum. At all meetings of the Commission, a majority of Commission members who hold office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business (sic.)

In an email exchange between Hill and Eric Brown, she violated these rules, codes, and laws, telling Eric Brown to cancel the board meeting on Tuesday, March 19, thus silencing public voices and infringing upon constituents’ rights to have their concerns heard. Before that, she canceled the Tuesday, March 12 meeting and has decided to cancel the upcoming Tuesday, April 9 meeting.

Hill’s actions represent tyrannical and lawless behavior. Furthermore, her motives appear to control the agenda for her private interests and prevent Vice Chair Jeanne Herman from presiding over the board.

Washoe County District Attorney Christopher J. Hicks and Eric Brown, County Manager, are also failing their offices by failing to address Hill’s violations. Only Commissioner Mike Clark has spoken out against Hill’s actions.