West Virginia Statutes

§ 8-20-1b — Cooperation with other governmental units

West Virginia § 8-20-1b

JurisdictionWest Virginia

Ch. 8MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

Art. 20COMBINED SYSTEMS

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W. Va. Code § 8-20-1b (2026).

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In carrying out any lawful purpose prescribed by this article, any municipality may, in the exercise of its powers, duties and responsibilities, cooperate or join with the State of West Virginia or any political subdivision, agency, board, commission, office or department thereof, however designated, or with the United States of America or any agency or department thereof.

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Legislative History

2001 Reg. Sess., HB2877; 1986 Reg. Sess., SB459

Nearby Sections

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§ 8-1-1

Purpose and short title

§ 8-1-2

Definitions of terms

§ 8-1-3

Classification of municipal corporations

§ 8-1-4

How population determined

§ 8-1-5

Existing status of municipalities confirmed; powers, authority, duties and responsibilities conferred by law

§ 8-1-5a

Municipal Home Rule Program

§ 8-1-6

Application of provisions of this chapter; inconsistent or conflicting special legislative charter provisions; amendment of special legislative charters; inconsistent or conflicting ordinance provisions; status and tenure of officers and members not affected; transactions already entered into not affected

§ 8-1-7

Construction of powers and authority granted

§ 8-1-8

References to code provisions

§ 8-1-9

Reporting of fraud and misappropriations of funds

§ 8-10-1

Powers and duties of mayor

§ 8-10-1a

Authority to hire special counsel; consent to other representation

§ 8-10-1b

Authority to appoint police chief; reinstating to previous rank

§ 8-10-2

Municipal court for municipalities

§ 8-10-2a

Payment of fines by electronic payments, credit cards, cash, money orders, or certified checks

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