Elected Officials

The Town of White Hall is structured and operates under the Strong-Mayor Plan specified in West Virginia Code. Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code, particularly §8-3-2 specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Mayor.

• The Mayor is elected at large by the qualified voters of the Town of White Hall.
• The Mayor is the administrative authority of Town of White Hall.
• Officers and employees are appointed by the Mayor or by his order. However, appointments by the Mayor or by his order may be made subject to the approval of the Council.

The Town of White Hall is structured and operates under the Strong-Mayor Plan specified in West Virginia Code. Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code, particularly §8-3-2 specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Council.

• The Council is elected at large or by wards, or both, by the qualified voters of the Town of White Hall.
• The Council is the governing body for the Town of White Hall.
• Officers and employees are appointed by the Mayor or by his order. However, appointments by the Mayor or by his order may be made subject to the approval of the Council.
• Additional duties and limitations of the Council are further specified in the Town Charter.