I have been asked to serve on a  subcommittee of the Broadband Deployment Council. The mission of this subcommittee is to fulfill a new duty added by the passage of recent legislation, SB 110, regarding e-government for counties, including a plan for streaming of all county business on line, over the next 2 years. The objective would be to draw up a plan to achieve this goal WITHOUT costing counties any additional money. I will keep you posted as this committee meets
and will look for your input and guidance. Please stay tuned!

We've also been given the opportunity to name a county commissioner to serve on the Governor's recently announced West Virginia Blue Ribbon Highway Commission, tasked with developing a long-term strategic plan for West Virginia's highway system. Our Association has invited the Honorable Mike Taylor, Randolph County Commissioner, and CCAWV Board Member to serve as our Association Representative. The Commission will study the highway system's condition and needs, and identify funding options. Members include state officials, members of statewide constituency groups, county and municipal representatives, legislators and citizens A report from the Commission will be given to the governor before the 2013 regular legislative session begins.

And finally, congratulations to the newly named Regional Jail Authority Executive Director, Mr. Joe DeLong.  As current acting director, Joe was hired permanently on August 16th.  CCAWV looks forward to continuing to work with him!  More next month. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please give me a call (304) 345-4639.