Governments
of both municipalities elect five members to their board/council
for four-year terms. The responsibilities of the board of directors
in Bluefield, WV, include making and evaluating city policy and
the appointment of six city officers, including city manager, city
clerk, treasurer, attorney and municipal judge. Similar to the city
of Bluefield, the town of Bluefield, VA employs a town manager responsible
for overseeing the operation of the town.
The Bluefields rely heavily on citizen
involvement through appointed positions. Local governments also
work with the Mercer County Commission and Tazewell County Board
of Supervisors to attract business and industry to the region.
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