The mayor-council form of government, where the mayor and the city council share administrative responsibilities, is the most common type of local government in West Virginia.
The sheriff is responsible for law enforcement within the county, managing the county jail, and providing court security.
A municipality in West Virginia is a city or town that has its own local government and is granted certain powers by the state.
County commissioners are elected by the residents of the county in general elections to serve as their local government representatives.
The county commission is responsible for overseeing the administration of county government operations, including budgeting, infrastructure, and public services.
