Government

Board of Directors

The City Board of Directors consists of five members, elected to four-year terms. Three members individually represent one of the three districts, while the remaining two are elected at-large by all districts. You can read more about the City Board of Directors in the Code of Ordinances.

Ron Martin

Mayor, District II

City Board Meetings

The City Board meets monthly on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 12 PM. Meetings are held in the boardroom at the Municipal Building located at 200 Rogers Street in Bluefield. Special meetings of the board may be called by the mayor or by a group of any three members. Meetings shall be open to the public and at the place selected for their regular meetings, commencing at such hour as they shall determine.

Click this link to view the live stream of the Board of Directors Meeting, which is only active during the scheduled meeting time: City of Bluefield YouTube.

Note: Minutes will not be posted until approved in the following board meeting. A draft copy may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk.

Agenda & Minutes

Boards and Commissions

The City of Bluefield Board of Directors is in need of the experience and vast knowledge of its civic-minded citizens. If you have wanted to be a voice for the city and help guide its growth and future, serving on a city board or commission is one of the most effective ways to participate in your local government. These groups provide guidance and recommendations regarding policy, service, and education to the governing board.

The City Board of Directors appoints citizens to various boards, commissions, and authorities. Three of these (Sanitary Board, Housing Authority and Library Board) have full time staffs in addition to appointed members.

Positions are appointed by the Board of Directors after a thorough review of the applications. To apply, please click on the link below and complete the required Boards and Commissions application which is required for consideration of an appointment to a City board or commission. In most cases, the City Board will require an interview process prior to appointment. All appointments will be made in a meeting of the City Board. Discussion and consideration of appointments and interviews will also be held in open session. Please contact the city clerk for more information or questions.

Commissions

Boards