Government

Governments of both municipalitieselect 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 theboard of directors in Bluefield, WV, include making and evaluating citypolicy and the appointment of six city officers, including city manager,city clerk, treasurer, attorney and municipal judge. Similarto the city of Bluefield, the town of Bluefield, VA employs a town managerresponsible for overseeing the operation of the town.

The Bluefields rely heavily on citizen involvementthrough appointed positions. Local governments also work with the MercerCounty Commission and Tazewell County Board of Supervisors to attract businessand industry to the region.


 

 
 
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