SB957

Relating to minimum number of council members for certain municipalities

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Reduces minimum council members for Class IV towns or villages with 2,000 or fewer residents.

West Virginia SB957 amends the Code of West Virginia to reduce the minimum number of council members for Class IV towns or villages with a population of 2,000 or fewer from five to three. This change applies to municipalities not divided into wards or election districts. The bill maintains the existing structure for other municipalities, ensuring flexibility in local governance while addressing the needs of smaller communities.

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Government Organization Committee
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History

Feb 16

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

Senate

To Government Organization

Feb 16

Senate

Introduced in Senate