Nutter Fort mayor proposes committee to fill open council seat

Sep 10, 2024

The council discussed the process for filling a vacant council seat under West Virginia law; Mayor Sam Maxson proposed a selection committee of himself, Councilor Charlene Louk and Councilor Rick Lafferty and asked council members to submit candidate questions while the town posts application instructions online.

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The Town of Nutter Fort council discussed procedures for replacing an absent council member in accordance with West Virginia law, which places responsibility for the appointment with the current governing body. Mayor Sam Maxson proposed forming a three-person selection committee composed of himself, Councilor Charlene Louk and Councilor Rick Lafferty to vet applicants.

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