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WV Code § 7-22-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-6. Notice; Hearing

(a) General. -- A county commission desiring to create an economic opportunity development district shall conduct a public hearing.(b) Notice of hearing. -- Notice of the public hearing shall be published as a Class I-0 legal advertisement in compliance with article three, chapter fifty-nine of this code at least twenty days prior to the scheduled hearing. In addition to the time and place of the hearing, the notice must also state:(1) The purpose of the hearing;(2) The name of the proposed district;(3) The general purpose of the proposed district;(4) The geographic boundaries of the property proposed to be included in the district; and(5) The proposed method of financing any costs involved, including the base and rate of special district excise tax that may be imposed upon sales of tangible personal property and taxable services from business locations situated within the proposed district.(c) Opportunity to be heard. -- At the time and place set forth in the notice, the county commission shall afford the opportunity to be heard to any owner of real property situated in the proposed district and any residents of the county.(d) Application to West Virginia Development Office. -- If the county commission, following the public hearing, determines it advisable and in the public interest to establish an economic opportunity development district, it shall apply to the West Virginia Development Office for approval of the economic opportunity development district project pursuant to the procedures provided in section seven of this article.
WV Code § 7-22-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-8. Establishment of the Economic Opportunity Development District Fund

(a) General. -- There is hereby created a special revenue account in the State Treasury designated the "Economic Opportunity Development District Fund" which is an interest-bearing account and shall be invested in the manner described in section nine-c, article six, chapter twelve of this code with the interest income a proper credit to the Fund.(b) District subaccount. -- A separate and segregated subaccount within the account shall be established for each economic opportunity development district and each joint economic opportunity development district that is approved by the Executive Director of the Development Office. In addition to the economic opportunity district excise tax levied and collected as provided in this article, funds paid into the account for the credit of any subaccount may also be derived from the following sources:(1) All interest or return on the investment accruing to the subaccount;(2) Any gifts, grants, bequests, transfers, appropriations or donations which are received from any governmental entity or unit or any person, firm, foundation or corporation; and(3) Any appropriations by the Legislature which are made for this purpose.
WV Code § 7-22-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-11. District Board; Duties

(a) General. -- The county commission of a county that has been authorized by the Legislature to establish an economic opportunity development district, in accordance with this article, shall provide, by order entered of record, for the appointment of a district board to oversee the operations of the district: Provided, That the county commission may, by order, in lieu of appointing a separate district board, designate itself to act as the district board.(b) Composition of board. -- If a separate district board is to be appointed, it shall be made up of at least seven members, two of which shall be owners, or representatives of owners, of real property situated in the economic opportunity development district and the other five shall be residents of the county within which the district is located.(c) Annual report. -- The district board, in addition to the duties prescribed by the order creating the district, shall submit an annual report to the county commission and the Development Office containing:(1) An itemized statement of its receipts and disbursements for the preceding fiscal year;(2) A description of its activities for the preceding fiscal year;(3) A recommended program of services to be performed and capital improvements to be made within the district for the coming fiscal year; and(4) A proposed budget to accomplish its objectives.(d) Conflict of interest exception. -- Nothing in this article prohibits any member of the district board from also serving on the board of directors of a nonprofit corporation with which the county commission may contract to provide specified services within the district.(e) Compensation of board members. -- Each member of the district board may receive reasonable compensation for services on the board in the amount determined by the county commission: Provided, That when a district board is not created for the district but the work of the board is done by the county commission, the county commissioners shall receive no additional compensation.
WV Code § 7-22-13 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-13. Requisition of District Subaccount Funds

Sixty days after collection of a special district excise tax begins, the State Auditor shall, upon receipt of a monthly requisition from the district board, issue his or her warrant on the State Treasurer for the funds requested from the district's subaccount, which funds are applied for the purposes described in section five of this article and the State Treasurer shall pay the warrant out of funds in the subaccount.
WV Code § 7-22-18 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-18. Redemption of Bonds

The revenue bonds issued pursuant to this article may contain a provision therein to the effect that they, or any of them, may be called for redemption at any time prior to maturity by the county commission and at the redemption prices or premiums, which terms shall be stated in the bond.
WV Code § 7-22-19 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-19. Refunding Bonds

(a) Any bonds issued under this article and at any time outstanding may at any time, and from time to time, be refunded by a county commission by the issuance of its refunding bonds in amount as the county commission considers necessary to refund the principal of the bonds to be refunded, together with any unpaid interest thereon; to make any improvements or alterations in the economic opportunity development district project; and any premiums and commissions necessary to be paid in connection therewith.(b) Any refunding may be effected whether the bonds to be refunded shall have then matured or shall thereafter mature, either by sale of the refunding bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof for the redemption of the bonds to be refunded thereby, or by exchange of the refunding bonds for the bonds to be refunded thereby: Provided, That the holders of any bonds to be refunded shall not be compelled without their consent to surrender their bonds for payment or exchange prior to the date on which they are payable or, if they are called for redemption, prior to the date on which they are by their terms subject to redemption.(c) Any refunding bonds issued under the authority of this article is subject to the provisions contained in section sixteen of this article and shall be secured in accordance with the provisions of section seventeen of this article.
WV Code § 7-22-20 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-20. Use of Proceeds From Sale of Bonds

(a) General. -- The proceeds from the sale of any bonds issued under authority of this article shall be applied only for the purpose for which the bonds were issued: Provided, That any accrued interest received in any sale shall be applied to the payment of the interest on the bonds sold: Provided, however, That if for any reason any portion of the proceeds may not be needed for the purpose for which the bonds were issued, then the unneeded portion of the proceeds may be applied to the purchase of bonds for cancellation or payment of the principal of or the interest on the bonds, or held in reserve for the payment thereof.(b) Payment of costs. -- The costs that may be paid with the proceeds of the bonds include all development expenditures described in section five of this article and may also include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) The cost of acquiring any real estate determined necessary;(2) The actual cost of the construction of any part of an economic opportunity development district project which may be constructed, including architects', engineers', financial or other consultants' and legal fees;(3) The purchase price or rental of any part of an economic opportunity development district project that may be acquired by purchase or lease;(4) All expenses incurred in connection with the authorization, sale and issuance of the bonds to finance the acquisition and the interest on the bonds for a reasonable time prior to construction during construction and for not exceeding twelve months after completion of construction; and(5) Any other costs and expenses reasonably necessary in the establishment and acquisition of an economic opportunity development district project and the financing thereof.
WV Code § 7-22-21 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-21. Bonds Made Legal Investments

Bonds issued under the provisions of this article are legal investments for banks, building and loan associations and insurance companies organized under the laws of this state and for a business development corporation organized pursuant to chapter thirty-one, article fourteen of this code.
WV Code § 7-22-22 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-22. Exemption From Taxation

The revenue bonds and notes issued pursuant to this article and the income therefrom are exempt from taxation except inheritance, estate and transfer taxes; and the real and personal property which a county commission or district board acquires pursuant to the provisions of this article are exempt from taxation by the state, or any county, municipality or other levying body, as public property so long as the property is owned by the county commission or district board.
WV Code § 7-22-24 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 22. County Economic Opportunity Development Districts|§7-22-24. Application by Division of Highways

(a) The Commissioner of Highways may propose the creation by a county commission of an economic opportunity development district and project plans, or propose amendments to existing project plans. This plan may include related infrastructure that is necessary or convenient to economic development adjacent to the proposed project.(b) Projects proposed by the Commissioner of Highways are limited to those related to the construction, reconstruction, improvement or modernization of state roads, as defined in article four, chapter seventeen of this code, that are part of the state road system, as defined in that article, or that will become part of the state road system upon completion of the construction. All construction, reconstruction, improvement or modernization and maintenance of state roads shall be done by or under the supervision of the Commissioner of Highways.(c) All road projects that are accepted as part of the state road system, and all real property interests and appurtenances, shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the Commissioner of Highways, who may exercise the same rights and authority as he or she has over other transportation facilities in the state road system.(d) Except as provided in an intergovernmental agreement executed by one or more county commissions, municipalities and/or the Commissioner of Highways and as provided in this article, a county commission or municipality may not be required to pay for the cost of constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining a road that is part of the state road system as defined in article four, chapter seventeen of this code or to pay any other expense fairly related to that road.(e) The powers conferred by this article on the Commissioner of Highways or the Division of Highways are in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred upon the Commissioner of Highways, the Division of Highways, and the Department of Transportation by the Legislature elsewhere in this code.
WV Code § 7-23-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 23. Local Government Flexibility Act|§7-23-1. Short Title

This article may be cited as the Local Government Flexibility Act of 2005. No inference, implication or presumption of legislative construction shall be drawn or made by reason of the location or grouping of any particular section, provision or portion of this article. No legal effect shall be given to any descriptive matter or heading relating to any part, section, subdivision or paragraph of this article.
WV Code § 7-23-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 23. Local Government Flexibility Act|§7-23-2. Legislative Intent and Findings

(a) Legislative intent. -– It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to provide a framework within which new ideas can be explored to see if they can or should be implemented on a statewide basis.(b) Legislative findings. -– The Legislature finds and declares that:(1) County commissions, municipalities and county boards of education today face numerous challenges managing their budgets and other resources and delivering services required by federal or state law or demanded by their constituents.(2) Local units of government are sometimes restricted by policies, rules and regulations that prevent them from carrying out their duties and responsibilities in a cost effective, efficient and timely manner. To address this concern, this pilot program includes a waiver program whereby county commissions, municipalities and county boards of education may apply to the Governor for waiver of a specific policy, rule or regulation.
WV Code § 7-23-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 23. Local Government Flexibility Act|§7-23-3. Flexibility for County Commissions, Municipalities and County Boards of Education

(a) Application for waiver of policies, rules and regulations.(1) The purpose of this section is to provide a procedure by which county commissions, municipalities and county boards of education may apply for waiver of a policy, rule or regulation the commission, municipality or board believes is preventing it from carrying out its duties and responsibilities in the most cost efficient, effective and timely manner.(2) The chief executive officer of a county commission, municipality or county board of education may file with the Secretary of Commerce an application for waiver of a policy, rule or regulation he or she believes is preventing the commission, municipality or board from carrying out its duties in the most cost efficient, effective and timely manner.(3) The application shall be made in writing and be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of Commerce for that purpose. The application shall, at a minimum, require the applicant to provide the official citation of the policy, rule or regulation for which waiver is sought. If there is no official citation, a copy of the policy or letter from which a waiver is sought shall be attached to the application. The applicant shall describe in sufficient detail the problem created by the policy, rule or regulation for which waiver is sought and describe in sufficient detail how the waiver will allow the applicant to carry out the applicant's duties in the most cost efficient, effective and timely manner.(b) Review by Secretary of Commerce. -– Upon receipt of an application as provided in subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary of Commerce may conduct an investigation or inquiry to gather any additional information necessary to evaluate the application. The Secretary of Commerce shall periodically submit to the Governor a written report summarizing the applications and any recommendations for applications the Secretary of Commerce determines in his or her discretion to forward to the Governor for disposition in accordance with this section. The Secretary of Commerce is granted no authority under this section to issue any waiver.(c) Review by Governor. -– Upon receipt of the summary and recommendations of the Secretary of Commerce, the Governor may take any action he or she considers appropriate under the circumstances that is within the authority granted to the Governor by the laws of this state. Whenever the Governor believes a statutory change is needed, the Governor shall bring the matter to the attention of the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate.
WV Code § 7-25-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and cited as the "Resort Area District Act".
WV Code § 7-25-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-2. Findings

The Legislature finds that:(a) West Virginia's resorts and other recreational areas have an important role in the economy of the local areas surrounding their locations.(b) West Virginia's resorts and other recreational areas are often located in unincorporated areas and, as a consequence, such areas have less funding available to provide infrastructure and essential services within such areas.(c) West Virginia's resorts and other recreational areas derive the major portion of their economic well-being from businesses catering to the recreational and personal needs of persons traveling to or through the area.(d) Better infrastructure and provision of essential services to West Virginia's resorts and other recreational areas are likely to increase visits to such areas, which will result in greater economic development and job creation in such areas.(e) The state and the public will benefit from granting West Virginia's resorts and recreational areas the ability to have a governing body to provide for the infrastructure and essential services within common areas; which common areas are separate from the profit-making operations of the resorts or recreational areas.(f) This article is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare and economic development of West Virginia's resorts and other recreational areas.
WV Code § 7-25-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-4. Power and Authority of County Commissions to Create and Establish Resort Area Districts

(a) Every county is hereby empowered and authorized, in addition to any other rights, powers and authority conferred upon it elsewhere in this code, to create, modify, reject or expand resort area districts within that county in the manner hereinafter set forth and to assist in the provision of services and development, construction, acquisition, extension or improvement of a project or projects located within a resort area district.(b) Unless agreed to by each affected municipality, the power and authority hereby conferred on a county shall not extend into territory within the boundaries of any municipality: Provided, That notwithstanding any provision in this code to the contrary, the power and authority hereby conferred on counties may extend within the territory of a public service district created under section two, article thirteen-a, chapter sixteen of this code.
WV Code § 7-25-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-5. Petition for Creation or Expansion of Resort Area District; Petition Requirements

(a) The owners of at least sixty-one percent of the real property, determined by acreage, located within the boundaries of the resort area described in the petition, by metes and bounds or otherwise in a manner sufficient to describe the area, may petition a governing body to create or expand a resort area district.(b) The petition for the creation or expansion of a resort area district shall include, where applicable, the following:(1) The proposed name and proposed boundaries of such district and a list of the names and addresses of all owners of real property within the proposed district;(2) A description of proposed projects and services to be provided within the district;(3) A map showing the proposed resort area to be included in the resort area district;(4) A list of estimated project and service costs;(5) A feasibility or consultant study concerning the formation of the proposed district and the funds to be generated by the implementation of a resort service fee and indicating that the proposed resort service fee will provide sufficient revenue for proposed services and projects;(6) The proposed rate or rates, not to exceed five percent of the purchase price, of the resort service fee and the proposed classes of goods and services to which each rate shall apply;(7) The proposed effective date of the resort service fee;(8) A certification from the State Tax Commissioner of the amount of consumers sales and service taxes collected from businesses located in the proposed district during the most recent twelve calendar month period for which such data is available that precedes the calendar quarter during which the petition will be submitted to the governing body;(9) A development schedule; and(10) A statement of the benefits that can be expected from the creation of the district.(c) Within sixty days of the submission of a petition for the creation of a resort area district, the governing body shall by order determine the completeness of the petition. If the governing body determines that the petition is complete, it shall set a date for the public meeting required under section six of this article and shall cause the petition to be filed with the clerk of the governing body and be made available for inspection by interested persons before the meeting. If the governing body determines that such petition is not complete, the petition shall be returned to the petitioners with a statement of additional information required for such petition to be complete.
WV Code § 7-25-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-7. Creation of Resort Area District; Resort Area District to Be a Public Corporation

(a) Each resort area district shall be created by adoption of an order by the governing body.(b) From and after the date of the adoption of the order creating a resort area district, it shall thereafter be a public corporation, but without any power to levy or collect ad valorem taxes.
WV Code § 7-25-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers|Article 25. Resort Area Districts|§7-25-9. Official Name of Resort Area Districts

The official name of a resort area district created under the provisions of this article may contain the name of the resort area or county in which it is located.