Morgan County Commission
77 Fairfax Street, Room 101 Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 Telephone: (304) 258-8540 FAX: (304) 258-7305 Sign-up for Morgan County Commission E-mail List Contact the Morgan County Commission Jody McClintock Alma Gorse County Planner Ginger Johnson Commission Secretary Aaron Robertson Buildings Assistant Carol York Grant Assistant Receptionist Holly Jack Animal Control Warden Shea Hart Custodian |
Current County Commission Notice: Meetings are held in the Commission Meeting Room located at 35 N Mercer Street. It is adjacent to other offices in the temporary courthouse complex. Contact the County Commission Office at (304) 258-8540 to verify time and location of meetings. |
Brenda J. Hutchinson- email
President of the Morgan County Commission
Thomas R. Swaim- email
Commissioner
Stacy A. Dugan- email
Commissioner
Commission Office Hours effective January 26th, 2009:
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Board of Equalization Information:
Information about Morgan County Board of Review and Equalization
Application for Review of Property Assessment
Counties of West Virginia
are under State control and are considered subdivisions of State
government. Authority to perform functions is spelled out in the West
Virginia Constitution and Legislative enactments.
"County courts" (County Commission) "are the central governing body of the county." (Code, 7-1-1, 7-1-3, 7-1-5, 7-7-7)
West Virginia Code 7-1-1 "The county court or tribunal in lieu thereof"
(County Commission) "of every county within the State of West Virginia
shall be a corporation by the name of 'The county court of (Morgan)
county,' Every county court shall consist of three commissioners as
provided in section 22, article VIII of the Constitution of the State
of West Virginia,."the term 'county court' or any reference to a county
court shall include all tribunals created in lieu of the county court
'" (County Commission).
"West Virginia Constitution, article IX, chapter 9, redesignated the office of the county court as county commission."
The County Commission is a three member elective body. The term
of office for each Commission member is six years, with one term
expiring every two years.
The primary function of the County Commission is the general
supervision of the county's financial affairs. The Commission prepares
the county's annual budget and sets the property tax rate. Spending of
budget monies depends a great deal on the County Commission's approval
and payment of bills presented for payment by the county. The laws
specify that no money shall be spent in excess of the amount allowed in
the budget.
Each year in February, the County Commission sits as a Board of
Equalization and Review, at which time the Commissioners review the
work of the County Assessor and hear taxpayer complaints about county
taxes.
The County Commission watches over and judges county election
procedures and returns. Their involvement in elections includes
dividing magisterial districts into precincts, providing ballot boxes,
designating election officials and canvassing and certifying the vote
count.
The County Commission's judicial functions are limited to
settlement of accounts (probate). The Commission is responsible for the
construction, maintenance and security of county buildings including
the security of the County Courthouse.
The County Commission also establishes and/or makes
appointments to various county boards, authorities and commissions
(some of which are multi-county in jurisdiction and in joint effort).
View a list of these Boards & Commissions, along with meeting and holiday schedules.
Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance PDF Version
Morgan County Dog Leash Ordinance PDF Version
Morgan County ATV Ordinance PDF Version
Canine Restraint Ordinance PDF Version
Hotel/ Motel Occupancy Tax Ordinance PDF Version
Petition for Coolfont Community Enhancement District
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