ADMINISTRATION

From its inception as a municipal corporation, the City of Beckley has operated under a Strong Mayor form of government, with the Mayor serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Common Council as the legislative body. Effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to authority in section 7a of the Charter and an ordinance adopted January 9, 2024, the City of Beckley now operates under the City Manager form of government.

The Mayor remains an elected official who is the public face of the community. The Mayor is a            non-voting member of the governing body who is the presiding officer at Council meetings. The Council is  the governing body. The City Manager is appointed by the Common Council and is the administrative
authority.

Under this system, the City Manager can focus on service delivery, policy implementation, fiscal oversight, performance management, and can align our local government’s services with the values, mission, and policy goals defined by the Beckley Common Council.