Some 70 newly elected and veteran County Commissioners from around the state gathered in Bridgeport for a three day “basic training” course designed for newly elected and veteran county commissioners and staff in West Virginia. The intense training offered by the County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia (CCAWV), was held November 28-30, 2012 and was well attended by over fifty participants, newly elected and veteran. “These folks have a lot on their plate when they take office,” ” said Vivian Parsons, Executive Director of the Commissioners’ Association. “It is our goal to provide them with the tools and resources they need to effectively deal with all of the issues that will hit them as they walk through the courthouse doors!”

CCAWV President Cindy Pyles, Mineral County welcomed the participants and opened the thought-provoking program. “This is no picnic,” said President Pyles, “being a county commissioner is a tough job, but we're here to give you support!"

The jam packed agenda included sessions on media relations, team building skills, parliamentary procedure, county finances, employment practices, county risk management, board of review, ethics and open meeting laws. All attendees took home the 2012 edition of the CCAWV County Commissioners’ Handbook.