Boards & Commissions
Many important city policies and projects are designed and managed not by the mayor and council but by the city’s boards and commissions. Although council and, in some cases, the mayor are are responsible for appointing members, these boards and commissions are independent entities that enable their volunteer citizen members to play a vital role in city governance.
Want to get involved?
For more information about a particular board or commission, or to inquire about board vacancies, you may submit an application to be kept on file at the City Clerk’s office. Should an opening arise on a board for which you have indicated interest within two years of receipt, you will be contacted.
City Authorities, Boards & Commissions
- Board of Property Maintenance Appeals
Hears appeals of citations issued under the International Property Maintenance Code - Board of Zoning Appeals
Hears appeals of Zoning Decisions
- Building Commission
Acquires, owns, and operates public buildings and facilities - Fire & Rescue Service Fee Appeals Board
Hears appeals of charges and other decisions related to the city’s fire fees - Firefighters Civil Service Commission
Manages department’s initial hiring process, hears grievances and appeals of certain personnel decisions - Historic Landmarks Commission
Education about, advocacy for, and preservation of Elkins historic properties and landmarks
- Housing Authority of the City of Elkins
Manages Gateway Apartments - Parks and Recreation Commission
Operates city parks and the Phil Gainer Community Center - Planning Commission
In charge of land-use planning and zoning - Police Civil Service Commission
Manages department’s initial hiring process, hears grievances and appeals of certain personnel decisions - Sanitary Board
Manages city’s sewer system - Tree Board
Advisory board concerning trees in city - Water Board
Manages city’s water system
External Authorities, Boards & Commissions with City-Appointed Members
- Airport Authority
City appoints two members - Elkins-Randolph County Public Library Board
City appoints three members - Randolph County Board of Health
City appoints two members
For More Information
Sutton Stokes
Elkins City Clerk
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
304.636.1414, ext. 1211 (office)
suttonstokes@cityofelkinswv.com
