Personnel & appointments in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about personnel & appointments — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
400 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered personnel & appointments. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most personnel & appointments activity
- Morgantown, WV (76)
- Preston County Schools, WV (42)
- Preston County, WV (39)
- Harrison County Schools, WV (29)
- Shepherdstown, WV (28)
- Fairmont, WV (26)
- Ranson corporation, WV (25)
- Putnam County Schools, WV (20)
- Berkeley County Schools, WV (17)
- Moundsville, WV (17)
- Berkeley County, WV (15)
- Vienna, WV (13)
Latest matching meetings
Council to vote on personnel manual changes: leave, parental leave, firearms
The Vienna City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance amending the Employee Personnel Manual to add vacation carryover, special administrative leave, paid parental leave, and update firearms/weapons rules. The meeting also includes routine reports, a public forum, and approval of minutes. No new…
Library board to review unrestricted funds and director’s evaluation
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the August 2026 meeting, receive routine reports from officers and committees, and discuss unfinished business including unrestricted funds allocation and the director’s evaluation. New business includes forming an audit…
Council to vote on nuisance property, salt purchase, parking changes
The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include declaring a property at 1201 Hanlin Way a public nuisance, authorizing the purchase of road de-icing salt for fiscal year 2026-2027, and amending the traffic control map for…
Berkeley County Commission to hear five estate cases and consider food card proposal
The Berkeley County Commission will conduct routine procedural items and five estate hearings. A public health presentation on a food card proposal and a discussion on an updated fire department pay scale are also scheduled. The meeting includes a consent agenda with purchase orders and budget revisions.
Council to create youth advisory committee, discuss crosswalks, personnel committee
The Ranson City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to establish a Youth Advisory Committee, a discussion on requesting additional crosswalks and pedestrian safety improvements on Mildred Street from the West Virginia Department of Highways, and a proposal to draft an ordinance…
Council holds special meeting to interview candidates for vacant Seventh Ward seat
The Morgantown City Council is holding a special meeting on September 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The sole substantive agenda item is an executive session to interview candidates for the vacant Seventh Ward council seat. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
Vienna Council to approve $98K in Spencer's Landing contracts, electrician award
The Vienna City Council will consider approving two service orders with The Thrasher Group for the Spencer's Landing performance stage and concession/restroom building projects, totaling $98,000. The council will also vote on awarding an on-call master electrician services contract to Jimmie Harper Construction, Inc…
Ambulance Authority to vote on secretary and BHVFD Station 69 lease
The Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on a secretary nomination and an RFP/lease/cost share agreement with BHVFD Station 69. The agenda also includes routine reports, committee updates, and an executive session.
Commission to review federal marijuana law changes affecting deputy sheriff hiring
The Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff Civil Service Commission will address staffing vacancies created by Sergeant Chronister's resignation, including promotional exams for Sergeant and Corporal ranks. The body will also review a request to proceed with selecting new deputy sheriffs from the current eligibility list and…
Council to vote on three ordinances, including Hart Field Road and stormwater changes
The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances: establishing Hart Field Road in the city street system, amending stormwater and building permitting rules, and reauthorizing the transfer of Greenbag Road property to the state DOH. They will also consider a first reading of a fee…
Council to hold closed session for municipal judge evaluation
The Morgantown City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the annual evaluation of the Municipal Judge. The session is authorized under West Virginia State Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A). No other business is listed on the agenda.
Council adopts $4M bond ordinance for wastewater plant design
The Fairmont City Council is adopting an ordinance to issue up to $4,000,000 in Sewerage System Design Bond Anticipation Notes to fund engineering for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The agenda also includes first readings for a fire department retirement plan, a public auction of surplus property, and a new…
Ranson Parks and Recreation to discuss Hunter Muse Park budget and design
The Ranson Parks and Recreation board is holding a regular meeting to review the July financial report, discuss summer camp and turf field updates, and consider staffing. They will also address old business on community events and electronic recreation pricing, and new business on the Hunter Muse Park budget and…
Civil Service Commission to consider adding a fourth sergeant position
The Ranson Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss current eligible candidates and consider creating a fourth sergeant position. The agenda is otherwise routine, including call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.
Preston County school board to vote on MOUs, travel policy, and personnel
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to approve routine personnel agendas, several memoranda of understanding with partner organizations, and revisions to travel policies. The board will also discuss superintendent goals, special education funding, and a possible…
Ranson Parks and Recreation to discuss Hunter Muse Park budget and design
The Ranson Parks and Recreation board will hold a regular meeting to review the July financial report, discuss summer camp and turf field updates, and consider staffing. They will also discuss community events for September and October, electronic recreation pricing for the Civic Center, and the budget and design for…
Special session to interview employee candidate
The Preston County Commission is holding a special session on August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room in Kingwood, West Virginia. The sole listed purpose is an employee interview. The agenda contains no other business items.
Council to consider vacating Fourth Avenue right-of-way and police shift pay
The Ranson City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including vacating portions of Fourth Avenue and the Third Avenue Alley, establishing police shift differential pay, and adopting employee handbook revisions. The council will also make…
Commission to consider ambulance fee ordinance, boiler project, and hires
The Preston County Commission will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approval of a special emergency ambulance fee ordinance and corrections, a courthouse boiler project, an elevator contract, and a budget revision. The commission will also consider appointments, including an early voting…
Board to approve preschool contracts, personnel, and university MOUs
The Harrison County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to act on several items, including preschool collaborative contracts, personnel matters, and memoranda of understanding with universities. The board will also receive a superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities…
Council to consider ordinance vacating portions of Fourth Avenue and Third Avenue Alley rights of way
The Ranson City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider several appointments, an ordinance to vacate rights of way, resolutions on employee handbook revisions and police shift differential pay, and to begin planning for the 2027–2031 strategic plan. The agenda also includes routine…
Library board to evaluate director and review unrestricted funds allocation
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 2026 meeting, receive reports from leadership, and discuss unrestricted funds allocation and the director’s evaluation. The board will also hold an executive session for personnel matters.
Police review board subcommittee to discuss roles and membership
The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from earlier 2026 meetings and discuss board roles and membership. The discussion is expected to occur in executive session for personnel and legal advice. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Hall of Fame board to vote on candidates in two categories
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main items are possible votes on candidates in the Education & Religion and Sports & Athletics categories, plus discussion of other potential candidates in executive session.
Preston County Commission to consider emergency absentee ballot policy, EMS fee update, and flood assistance
The commission will consider several administrative and operational items, including approval of an emergency absentee ballot policy for the 2026 general election, a temporary new employee hire, and purchase of e-pollbooks. Other business includes discussion of PSD#1, assistance to flooding victims in Upshur and Lewis…
Harrison County Board of Education to discuss WVDE Efficiency Study
The board will discuss a WVDE Financial Analysis and Efficiency Study released July 24, 2026. Members will also consider several contract renewals and financial transactions.
Board considers virtual education partnership with Kanawha County Schools
The Board of Education will discuss and consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to use Kanawha County Virtual education programming for the 2026-27 academic year. The meeting also includes approvals for service and professional personnel agendas.
Board considers autism workforce initiative and various facility contracts
The Board of Education will discuss a new workforce strategy and salary schedule for autism classroom teachers. Members will also consider several facility contracts and a policy for embedded credits at the secondary level.
Council to vote on Lamar lease, $4M sewer bond, budget amendment
The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to lease a city-owned parcel at New Street and East Park Avenue to Lamar Companies. They will also take a second reading on a $4,000,000 sewerage system design bond. Other business includes a resolution to amend the 2026-2027…
Board to vote on special meeting and personnel agendas at July 24 meeting
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 24, 2026, with a retention hearing at 5:00 PM. The board will consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from the July 13 meeting, and service/professional personnel agendas. A key decision involves approving a special meeting on August 3…
Commission to discuss early voting relocation and drug screening bids
The Berkeley County Commission will consider relocating early voting to the South Berkeley Fire Station and review a bid recommendation for drug screening cups. The body will also hold estate hearings and interview a candidate for the Parks and Recreation Board.
Board to authorize real estate transactions and discuss property acquisition
The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Board will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager and Chairperson to engage in real estate transactions and property management. The agenda also includes a discussion on committee appointments and an executive session regarding property acquisition in the Lower…
Commission will consider employee status change for county staff
The Preston County Commission meeting will review old business, including the America 250 Celebration, and consider several new items. Key actions include a change to employee status, an EMS provider and funding agreement, and updates to fire inspection and alarm quotes. The meeting also covers budget revisions and an…
Board to approve multiple purchase orders, contracts and $3.3M transfers
The Harrison County Board of Education will consider the superintendent's update and a series of state‑board approved items, including several purchase orders and service contracts. Consent items will authorize operating transfers of $3,300,000 and other financial transactions. Personnel recommendations and a…
Council will vote on 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to revise the 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget. A public hearing will allow community members to address the council for up to five minutes. The council will also consider…
Berkeley County Board of Education considers $198,056 Raptor emergency badge renewal
The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including emergency notification software and special education services. Members will also receive updates on bond-funded construction projects and the 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan.
Commission to discuss Union Sales PILOT and DSI lease agreements
The Berkeley County Commission will meet to discuss a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Union Sales and lease agreements for the County Clerk, Planning, and Tax offices. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the Hope Dealer Project and a bond release for Amberfield, Section 7.
Berkeley County Criminal Justice Board to review corrections updates
The board will receive updates on statistics, staffing, and finances for the BDRC, home confinement, and community service. The meeting also includes a membership update regarding a Public Defender vacancy.
Commission to consider promotional exams and rules changes for Deputy Sheriffs
The Berkeley County Deputy Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission will discuss updates to manpower documents and rules and regulations. The body is deciding on promotional exam requests for the ranks of Sergeant and Corporal following a resignation.
Wheeling Hall of Fame Board to vote on possible candidates
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to review the Secretary-Treasurer report and hold an executive session. The board is scheduled to vote on possible candidates across several categories.