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Commission accepts resignation of James G. Moffett; D. Scott Wilson appointed to fill unexpired term
Summary
The commission accepted the resignation of commissioner James G. Moffett effective April 17 and noted that county commissioners appointed D. Scott Wilson on May 8 to fill the unexpired term through May 1, 2027.
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Civil Service Commission on May 21 accepted the resignation of Commissioner James G. Moffett effective April 17 and confirmed that the Berkeley County Commission appointed D. Scott Wilson on May 8 to serve the unexpired term through May 1, 2027.
Why it matters: The civil service commission is a statutorily constituted body; resignations and appointments affect quorum and the commission's composition. Staff noted statutory requirements about party balance and appointment timing under West Virginia state law.
Key facts - James G. Moffett hand-delivered a resignation letter to commission staff on April 17, 2025; the letter was effective immediately. - Staff advised the county clerk and the county commission about statutory requirements under West Virginia Code 7-14-3 regarding replacement appointments, including party-affiliation limits and a 10-day requirement to fill vacancies. - The county commissioners interviewed two applicants and on May 8 appointed D. Scott Wilson to fill the unexpired term running through May 1, 2027; Wilson was sworn in May 8 in the county clerk's office and subsequently participated in commission business.
What commissioners did A motion to accept Moffett's resignation carried by voice vote. The commission noted Wilson's appointment and welcomed him to the commission.
Ending The commission accepted the resignation and documented the vacancy filling. The commission will continue business with the new composition.
