WVML Press
By Ashton Marra
WV Public Broadcasting
Home rule legislation was first adopted in the state as a five year pilot program for four cities. In 2013, the program was extended through 2019 and expanded to an additional 16 cities.
Twenty-two cities applied for the 16 spots in May and board members have been reviewing the applications.
Home rule extends certain authority to municipalities they wouldn’t normally have under the state’s Constitution, bringing more power to the local level.
Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe said Monday now that his city has been accepted, there are two ways his city council plans to use the new authority in the near future.
“One would be how we can go about collecting for demolition fees that we’ve done in the past as well as implementing a one percent sales tax to reduce the burden on some of our retailers and businesses within the city.”
In order to establish a one percent sales tax, cities must reduce their business and occupation taxes.
Including Clarksburg, the 16 new Home Rule cities are Bluefield, Buckhannon, Charles Town, Dunbar, Fairmont, Martinsburg, Milton, Morgantown, Nitro, Parkersburg, Ranson, Shinnston, South Charleston, Vienna and Weirton.
They join the original four cities of Bridgeport, Charleston, Huntington and Wheeling.
Frontier Communications and DISH Network have launched the America's best Communities Prize contest, a ground-breaking campaign, with over $10 million in cash and other rewards - that will drive economic development, revitalization and sustainable growth in small towns and rural communities.
For complete information, please look at the flyer below:
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You've got questions. We've got answers.
Whether you’ve already registered, or you’re still on the fence, we’ll answer all your Community Leadership Academy queries. Join the “Ask the Expert” Live Chat session on Wednesday, September 17 from noon to 1 p.m. on the WVU Extension Service Facebook page.
Please see the attached flyer below for complete details.
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Attached is your Municipal Government Week information packet for
2014.
The third week of October each year was proclaimed, “Municipal
Government Week” by the Governor. This year the dates will be October
20-24, 2014, it is our eighteenth annual event and we need your support.
Please take the time to read through the enclosed information and pass it on to the person(s) responsible for putting together this activity.
Call us if you have any questions and as always, share your ideas and news releases with us.
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The City of Bluefield, West Virginia, "Nature’s Air Conditioned City", is seeking dedicated and energetic individuals who have an interest in serving as the Finance Director. The Finance Director reports directly to the City Manager, and is responsible for providing complex administrative services to the organization and community. The position assists the City Manager in the development and oversight of the implementation of the City’s $10 million annual operating budget.
The Director will be expected to oversee a results-oriented, customer-focused approach in the management of the financial affairs of the organization. Key duties include financial reporting, fiscal analysis, financial forecasting, debt management, investments, purchasing, utility billing, and oversight of the City’s fund accounting. The Finance Director provides oversight of the annual external financial audit for compliance with City laws and policies. The Finance Director also occasionally coordinates grant activities, including grant writing and administration.
The West Virginia Municipal League is sponsoring the "If I Were Mayor, I Would..." essay contest. The contest is open to all 7th grade students in West Virginia. The League wants students to learn more about municipal government and this is a great way to achieve that goal.
Three winners will be chosen from 7th grade students across West Virginia. Each will receive an award plaque and $250 for use toward a savings bond or their college savings fund.
The deadline for entries is November 26, 2014, with essays received at the WV Municipal League office no later than 5:00 p.m. on this day. Winners will be notified in writing by mail.
To enter, complete an entry form (copies are acceptable) and attach to your one page, hand written essay. The students name, teacher's name and school name must appear at the top of the essay
Below is the Entry Form.
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The City of St. Marys, WV, is accepting applications for the full time position of City Recorder. In St. Marys, the duties also include that of the City Clerk/Treasurer/HR Director/Office Manager. Applicant must have an accounting background and possess a working knowledge of payroll and labor laws as they relate to payroll. Must have technology skills with the ability to adapt to new business and office hardware and software platforms including a thorough understanding of all aspects of MS Office Software. Possess excellent written and oral communications skills. It is preferred that residency within Pleasants County be established within six months of employment. Salary is negotiable depending on qualifications. Benefits include paid health, dental, vision, life and short term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Retirement is through WV Public Employees Retirement System. Applicants are subject ot a thorough background investigation, including the verification of references. Submit application/resumes along with salary expectations to:
City of St. Marys
Mayor's Office
418 Second Street
St. Marys, WV 26170
Applications/Resumes shall be submitted by August 13, 2014, unless extended by the City until the position is thereafter filled. For further information call City Recorder, Linda K. Wilson at 304-684-2401 during regular business hours.
Topic: The Affordable Care Act’s Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions – What Government Employers Need to Know
Date: July 24, 2014
Time: 12 p.m. Eastern Time
Learn about the following topics pertaining to the Affordable Care Act:
- Defining an Applicable Large Employer
- Determining whether or not the entity is an
- Applicable Large Employer
- When and how the employer shared
- responsibility applies
- Forms of transition relief
To register: Click here. You will use the same link to attend the event.
Contact Information: Tim Stover, 304-645-1626
The Lewisburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of patrolman. Application and job information can be obtained from the office of the Lewisburg Police Department, at 119 Preston Boulevard. Application must be returned to the Lewisburg Police Department no later than 4:30 pm on June 25, 2014. The City of Lewisburg is an equal opportunity employer.
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