Most people, even law makers, have no real idea what a GID really is. Sure. They know it’s some form of local government. And some type of “political subdivision” formed by the Legislature in 1959. And yes, they may even … Continue reading →
Formally recognized by the Nevada State Legislature in 1959, as previously documented, GIDs are “political subdivisions” of the State. That is, “body corporate(s)…politic and…quasi-municipal corporation(s).” The arguable reason for their formation is not to create a slew of new “supplemental” … Continue reading →
Staff and past Boards of Trustees (“Boards”) will tell you it’s what Nevada calls a general improvement district (“GID”). To prove the point, they we harken you back to IVGID’s creation on May 20, 1961. On that date the Washoe … Continue reading →
As we’ve elsewhere demonstrated, IVGID is a limited purpose special district. Which doesn’t mean it’s not a “governmental subdivision,” nor 100% “public.” Rather, it means IVGID cannot exercise the same types of general municipal police powers true municipalities can exercise. … Continue reading →
IVGID has been the subject of significant controversy and criticism according to recent reports and investigations. It’s facing serious financial and operational challenges. The Nevada Department of Taxation’s (“NDOT’s”) Committee on Local Government Finance (“CLGF”) has appointed a subcommittee to examine … Continue reading →
GIDs are initiated at the prerogative of Boards of County Commissioners (“County Boards”) either by resolution “adopted by the…County” Board itself, or (by) petition proposed by any owner of (real) property to be located (with)in the (new proposed) district” resulting … Continue reading →
“Once…created…Chapter 318 of NRS does not provide…for the county to (exercise) any supervisory or even advisory power(s) over a (GID)…There are no indicators of difficulties outlined which (can) alert (county) commissioners to impending problems, and (more bothersome, they have) no … Continue reading →
Given local parcel owners have in essence involuntarily financed IVGID’s acquisition and improvement of its public recreation facilities and the beaches since inception, how do they recoup their investments should the District be dissolved, merged or consolidated? NRS 318.510(1) and … Continue reading →
Many residents, even law makers, are of the opinion that since the Incline Village General Improvement District (“IVGID”) is a “local government,” it is authorized to function just like every other local government they are familiar with which according to them, … Continue reading →
In a word (or series of words), the exercise of municipal police powers, and the relaxation of limitations imposed by Dillon’s Rule. So what are municipal police powers? Let’s begin by explaining what they’re not. They do “not specifically refer … Continue reading →