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State prepares to expand home rule, releases guidelines to apply

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - After a successful five-year trial run in four cities, the West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Program will expand to include more communities. The Municipal Home Rule Board will be accepting applications starting January 2014. The final cutoff is June 1, 2014.Senate Bill 435 authorizes a total of 20 communities to participate in the home rule program.

The application guidelines are available now on the website of the West Virginia Municipal League website http://www.wvml.org/. Questions can be directed to the West Virginia Municipal League at 800-344-7702.

The Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program Phase II guidelines state

Read more: State prepares to expand home rule, releases guidelines to apply

Safety Seminar: Excavation & Trenching, Hazard Communication and Confined Space

PSC Safety Seminar (Excavation and Trenching)-June 6, 2013-Charleston, WV

Home Rule Conference Committee Report

Attached PDF Report on SB 435

"Community Issues", Produced by the WV Library Commission

The WV Municipal League and the WV Library Commission have come together to produce “Community Issues” which will cover various aspects of municipal government operations and community concerns throughout West Virginia.  To access the first of several shows being streamed throughout this seasons programming, please follow the link below:

http://www.librarycommission.wv.gov/programs/ltn/videoserver/Pages/communityissues.aspx

Job Posting: City of Philippi Seeking Chief of Police

The City of Philippi is seeking applications for the position of Chief of Police. The City of Philippi is a small college community with an approximate population of 2,895. The Philippi Municipal Police Department is a six officer department and the Chief of Police is a working officer position. City offers a great benefit package. Salary negotiable. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2013, and should be sent to:

Personnel Officer
City of Philippi
P.O. Box 460
Philippi, WV 26416

Contact Number: 304-457-3700

EOE/EEO

Job Posting - City of Ocean Class II Wastewater Operator

The Town of Oceana will have a job opening for a Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Qualifications shall include: operate treatment plant per state and federal regulations; maintain and repair plant and equipment; maintain and repair sewer collection system; maintain all records and reports per state and federal regulation; assist all other departments when needed; maintain sludge disposal program; operate backhoe; prepare monthly work schedule and submit to the town mayor at city hall; serve as department head over sewage treatment plant employees.    Starting salary will be determines by experience and qualifications.

Call 304-682-6231 for more information

Mid Winter Conference and Municipal Lobby Day

Mid-Winter Conference

29 - 30 January 2012

Upcoming Training Seminars

Municipal Judges Training Registration - must be made by October 27, 2014
(Please see attached registration form for more information)

 

Job Posting - Chief Financial Officer for Bluefield, WV

The City of Bluefield, West Virginia is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. This position reports directly to the City Manager and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the activities of the Treasury Department. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining complex accounting records, coordinating and participating in auditing assignments, preparing and analyzing financial statements and reports, complying with applicable laws and prescribed policies and procedures, as well as management of some computer system operations. Preference will be given to persons with experience in municipal government and licensed as a Certified Public Accountant. Experience with Accufund software is a plus. Persons with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, public administration, business administration or a related field and municipal government experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits package includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay, as well as supplemental options, including dental, vision and disability insurance.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, a minimum of three references and a cover letter with salary requirements. To apply online click visit www.cityofbluefield.com or mail resumes to: Angie Foley, Director of Human Resources, City of Bluefield, PO Box 4100, Bluefield, WV 24701. You may also e-mail your resume: angie.foley@cityofbluefield.com EOE.

Applications will be taken until position is filled.

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