Governments of both municipalities elect five members to their board/council for four-year terms and the board, in turn, selects a mayor from among its ranks. 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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