Establishes residency requirements for county surveyors in West Virginia and allows exemptions for holding multiple offices.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require county surveyors to be state residents. It defines "state resident" as someone domiciled in the state, including physical residency and intent to remain. Surveyors must be licensed and in good standing. The bill also allows surveyors to request an exemption from the Ethics Commission to hold dual offices, subject to specific conditions. Exemptions include unique public offices, personal prestige requirements, and financial gain from non-office activities.

Establishes residency requirements for county surveyors in West Virginia and allows exemptions for holding multiple offices.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require county surveyors to be state residents. It defines "state resident" as someone domiciled in the state, including physical residency and intent to remain. Surveyors must be licensed and in good standing. The bill also allows surveyors to request an exemption from the Ethics Commission to hold dual offices, subject to specific conditions. Exemptions include unique public offices, personal prestige requirements, and financial gain from non-office activities.