SB 167
Relating to meetings for local levying bodies
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s laws regarding meetings and reporting requirements for local levying bodies, such as counties and municipalities. It clarifies the circumstances under which these bodies can hold meetings and file reports after the standard deadlines. Specifically, it allows for late meetings and reports with the State Auditor’s approval, provided there is ‘good cause’ for the delay. The bill also outlines a process for levying bodies to request permission for late meetings and reports.
Key provisions
- Local levying bodies must hold meetings between March 7th and 28th.
- During primary elections, levying bodies can extend their meeting time until June 1st.
- The State Auditor will propose rules for extending meeting times.
- Levying bodies must file meeting reports with the State Auditor by April 1st.
- The State Auditor will notify bodies that haven't filed reports by April 1st.
- The State Auditor may approve late meetings and reports until May 1st if ‘good cause’ is demonstrated.
- Levying bodies must apply to the State Auditor for permission to hold late meetings.
- The application must include a reason for the delay and assurance of compliance with open governmental proceedings.
Who is affected
- Counties
- Municipalities
- Local Levying Bodies
- State Auditor’s Office
- Taxpayers (indirectly, through levy processes)
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Smith (Mr. President)
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