Candidates for Douglas County manager will be meeting the public Aug. 4 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Carson Valley Inn’s Valley Ballroom.

During the reception, each candidate will briefly discuss her or his qualifications for the position and converse with the public. Each candidates’ qualifications may be reviewed online.

Seventy-one people applied for the position. The top seven candidates will visit Douglas County on Aug. 4-5 for a series of interviews, a tour of the community, and the reception.

Candidates will be interviewed by commissioners at a special meeting on Aug. 18.