This bill aims to amend various sections of the Code of West Virginia to eliminate the office of County Surveyor from elections and ultimately discontinue the position in the state. Specifically, it proposes to repeal section 7-2-8, which previously required a license for county surveyors, and makes several amendments to sections 3-1-17, 3-10-1, 3-10-8, and 6-2-10. Notably, the bill includes new language stating that the office of County Surveyor will be removed from ballots following the 2026 elections, reflecting the fact that counties no longer utilize the services of an elected county surveyor.

Additionally, the bill removes references to the County Surveyor in the context of filling vacancies and the requirements for bonds for county officers. The amendments clarify that the positions of sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and assessor will remain, while the County Surveyor will no longer be included in the list of elected county officials. This legislative change is intended to streamline the electoral process and reflect current practices regarding the role of surveyors in West Virginia counties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-17, 3-10-1, 3-10-8, 6-2-10, 7-2-8