Bill > HB2479

This bill modifies the management and control provisions for county economic development authorities in West Virginia by reducing the minimum number of board members from seven to a potentially lower number, while maintaining the maximum board size of 21 persons. The bill preserves the existing process where county commissioners appoint board members, with members initially serving staggered terms of one, two, and three years, and subsequent appointments made for three-year terms. The legislation continues to allow for member reappointment, removal by county commission, and succession appointments if a member resigns or is removed before their term expires. The bill also maintains the provision that allows persons, firms, associations, and corporations with economic interests in the county to be eligible for board membership, with specific appointment details to be determined by the authority's bylaws. The primary change appears to be providing more flexibility in the minimum board size, which could help smaller counties more easily staff their economic development authorities.