This bill amends West Virginia Code §11-8-9, which governs the meetings of local levying bodies. It clarifies the timeline for these bodies to hold meetings and file reports, particularly in situations where a levy is placed on the ballot during a primary election. Specifically, it allows local levying bodies to extend their meeting period until June 1 of that year if necessary. The State Auditor is tasked with proposing rules for legislative approval to implement this extension, including a process for local levying bodies to apply for permission to hold late meetings, citing the reasons for the delay.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for filing reports with the State Auditor. It stipulates that if a levying body fails to file a report by April 1, they will be notified and must meet to file a report by April 15. The State Auditor may permit late meetings and reports beyond April 15 if "good cause" is demonstrated, removing the previous deadline of May 1 for such filings. This change aims to provide more flexibility for municipalities in meeting their reporting obligations while ensuring accountability through the Auditor's oversight.

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Introduced Version: 11-8-9