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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Legislative Affairs Specialist performs a variety of professional duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs and processes designed to promote, monitor, influence, and communicate policies and goals of the West Virginia Municipal League (WVML) and its affiliated organizations to various audiences, including federal government, state government, county government and municipal government. This position reports to the Executive Director.

23nd ANNUAL

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WEEK

OCTOBER 15-19, 2018

 

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The City of Huntington and its Open to All diversity campaign received the first-place award in the 50,000-and-under population category for the National League of Cities’ (NLC) City Cultural Diversity Awards Program during a conference Monday in Washington, D.C.

Designed to promote and reward inclusive policies in the nation’s cities, towns and villages, the awards program recognizes communities that have developed innovative ways of supporting diversity.

The Open to All diversity campaign actively promotes an inclusive environment for all people in the City of Huntington.

Read the entire article: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/huntington-wins-first-place-in-city-cultural-diversity-awards-program/article_277142ad-5693-58df-aa20-13311af2452e.html

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As the experts on the Operation Prevention - Educating Youth on the Dangers of Opioid Misusepanel attested, the opioid epidemic affects every community across the country. To support community leaders looking for solutions, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education offer no-cost prevention resources through the Operation Prevention program. The program aims to combat the growing epidemic of prescription opioid misuse and heroin use by educating students about the science behind addiction and its impacts on the brain and body. This initiative for grades 3-12, educators, and parents delivers standards-aligned, digital resources for use in the classroom and at home.


Program resources include:


Looking for next steps to help your community combat the opioid epidemic? 

Take the Operation Prevention pledge.

Ensure that your community has the tools it needs to make smart, informed choices when prescribed or presented with the opportunity to experiment with opioids.

The WVDEP Office of Environmental Remediation is currently reviewing and enhancing the Voluntary Remediation Program.  Internal changes have already—and will continue—to be implemented to streamline the program; however, additional improvements are being considered.  OER is soliciting feedback and recommendations from all stakeholders now through January 31, 2018.  

OER is looking for feedback from all VRP stakeholders, including Licensed REmediation Specialists, VRP applicants, attorneys, consultants, and industry representatives.

Share your insights and recommendations for this key program.

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April 18 & 19, 2018

Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place

Morgantown, WV

 

 

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THE TOWN OF WHITE HALL is accepting Résumés for the position of full time Town Coordinator.

The Town Coordinator is responsible for the creation and supervision of town budgets, oversight of town employees (except the Police Department), implementation of council decisions, public relations, oversight of human resources tasks, and management of projects. A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is required.

This position shall remain open until offered to a qualified candidate and the Town of White Hall reserves the right to reject any and all applications. The Town of White Hall is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

To receive a complete job description and requirements by email, please contact the Town of White Hall by calling 304-367-1687 or send an email to townofwhitehall@comcast.net You can also pick up a printed copy at the White Hall Town Hall, 3 Timrod Drive, White Hall, WV 26554, Monday through Thursday, except holidays, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Résumés can be sent by mail or email at the addresses above and should be received no later than 4:00 pm, January 15, 2018, for consideration.

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