Charter Change
The City of Elkins Council is considering amendments to the 2021 Elkins City Charter as authorized by West Virginia Code § 8-4-8. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify Section 3.01 – Appointment, powers and duties of the Mayor to ensure compliance with Section 1.04 – Form of Government.
Information About the Charter Amendment
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed amendments at the Elkins City Hall on November 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. During this hearing, City Council will welcome and receive comments, objections and suggestions regarding the proposed amendments from any qualified voter or freeholder of the City of Elkins. Persons unable to attend the hearing may submit to the City Clerk written comments, objections, and suggestions regarding the proposed amendments. Written submissions will be accepted until the public hearing is convened and will be included in the record to be considered by Council.
Any qualified voter or freeholder may make written comments, suggestions or objections to the proposed amendments. If no objections are filed, or if objections filed are withdrawn at the time of the hearing or within ten days after the hearing, Council may take final action by enacting by ordinance the amendments, to be effective no sooner than ten days following the public hearing.
Inquiries regarding this process and the amendments are welcome. Please call 304-636-1414, ext. 1211, or email suttonstokes@cityofelkinswv.com.
Sutton Stokes
Elkins City Clerk
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
304.636.1414, ext. 1211 (office)
suttonstokes@cityofelkinswv.com
