HB 4469
Establish residency requirements for county surveyor be a resident of the state and provide exemption for holding more than one office.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for West Virginia county surveyors. It mandates that all county surveyors must be residents of West Virginia. It also creates an exception allowing surveyors to hold multiple offices if they meet specific criteria, including demonstrating that the office is not readily available to most citizens and that the surveyor’s employment provides financial benefit. The bill also clarifies how residency is defined for this purpose.
Key provisions
- County surveyors must be residents of West Virginia.
- An exemption is created for surveyors holding multiple offices, subject to specific conditions.
- The definition of ‘state resident’ is expanded to include physical presence and intent to remain in the state.
- The Ethics Commission can grant exemptions for holding multiple offices on a case-by-case basis.
- The minimum standards for surveys remain in effect.
- Existing exemptions for employees of certain entities are maintained.
- New surveyors elected or appointed after January 1, 2027, must be state residents.
Who is affected
- County surveyors in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Ethics Commission
- Potential candidates for county surveyor positions
- Residents of West Virginia
- Local government officials
Notable changes
- Introduces a residency requirement for county surveyors.
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