West Virginia HB5622 amends city charters to align municipal election dates with statewide primary or general elections.

West Virginia HB5622 modifies city charters to require municipal elections to be held on the same day as regularly scheduled statewide primary or general elections. The bill allows for a one-time transitional adjustment to the terms of elected municipal officers to align with this new election date. The changes are limited to a transitional period and revert to regular term lengths thereafter. The bill also permits municipalities to stagger or change the terms of elected officers, provided the procedure is set by ordinance and approved by a majority of voters.

West Virginia HB5622 amends city charters to align municipal election dates with statewide primary or general elections.

West Virginia HB5622 modifies city charters to require municipal elections to be held on the same day as regularly scheduled statewide primary or general elections. The bill allows for a one-time transitional adjustment to the terms of elected municipal officers to align with this new election date. The changes are limited to a transitional period and revert to regular term lengths thereafter. The bill also permits municipalities to stagger or change the terms of elected officers, provided the procedure is set by ordinance and approved by a majority of voters.