Nicholas County Commission
The Nicholas County Commission holds public meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month starting at 9:00 a.m..
The following individuals are currently serving six-year terms as Commissioners:
Dr. Yancy Short Representing Birch District Term expires 2014
John R. Miller Representing Cherry District Term expires 2016
Ken Altizer Representing Gauley District Term expires 2012
Patty Neff Administrative Assistant
Mary O'Dell Office Assistant
County Commissioners serve as the chief fiscal body for the county. They act as a quasi-judicial body, and make determination on property tax appeals. They are involved with the conducting of elections and economic development. West Virginia law gives County Commissioners jurisdication over probate of wills, appointments of personal representatives, guardians, and fiduciary commissioners.
County Commissioners appoint members to various boards and commissions at the local level as authorized by the legislature. Some of those boards include:
Public Service Districts
Board of Parks and Recreation
Historic Landmark Commission
Solid Waste Authority
Airport Authority
Building Commisison
Farmland Protection Board
Contact Information:
Patty Neff or Mary O'Dell
Nicholas County Commission, 700 Main Street, Suite 1, Summersville, WV 26651
Phone: (304) 872-7830
Fax: (304) 872-9602
Office Hours (M-F) 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
email: ncc_pattyneff@yahoo.com
