Fernley Convention & Tourism Authority

Fernley Convention & Tourism Authority Board

On February 8, 2021, the Fernley Convention and Tourism Authority (FCTA) Board convened to update the FCTA Grant Guidelines, By-laws, and FCTA municipal code.

Updated FCTA Grant Guidelines

The FCTA Grant Guidelines were adopted by City Council March 17, 2010 by Resolution #10-008. The guidelines were modified by Council July 20, 2011 by Resolution #11-008. Resolution #11-008 allows staff to revise the grant application, underwriting agreement, evaluation form, and request for reimbursement forms without City Council approval.

On February 8, 2021, the FCTA Board met to revise the Grant Guidelines. The Grant Guidelines were revised to clarify the purpose and goal of the grant, outline the grant provisions, and clearly to establish matching funds requirement for for-profit organizations. The revised Grant Guidelines go into effect for project and events in FY2021-22. Click here to view the revised FCTA Grant Guidelines.

Revised FCTA By-Laws

The FCTA By-Laws was created in 2010 then revised in 2011, to regulate the Board. It establishes the following:

• The Board
• Membership of the Board
• Officers and Responsibilities
• Meetings
• Meeting and Event Visitations
• Amendments of By-Laws

On February 8, 2021, the Board approved removing a part of Article II, Section 3 Compensation that members shall receive no compensation regardless of prior administrative approval. Click here to view the revised FCTA By-Laws.