This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to grant county commissions the authority to lease, rent, or permit the use of county-owned wireless towers to various entities. Specifically, it allows county commissions to provide access to these towers without imposing charges for public safety operations, the West Virginia Department of Highways, and other state agencies. The bill also includes provisions for county commissions to charge fees for other uses of county properties and to establish rules and regulations for managing these properties.

Additionally, the bill outlines the structure and authority of any panels that may be appointed by county commissions to oversee the allocation of county properties. It specifies that such panels must consist of three to five members who are residents of the county, with decisions subject to review by the county commission. The bill also allows for the appointment of a secretary and a chairman within the panel, and it provides for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred by panel members in the performance of their duties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-1-3k