City Manager--------------------------------------------------264-2131
City Attorney--------------------------------------------------263-0836
City Recorder--------------------------------------------------264-2131
City Planner/Engineer---------------------------------------264-2131
Finance Officer------------------------------------------------264-2131
Police Chief----------------------------------------------------264-2100
Fire Chief-------------------------------------------------------264-2111
Public Works Superintendent----------------------------264-2126
Water & Sewer Superintendent--------------------------264-2116

The City Manager is chosen by the Council solely on the basis of his/her executive and administrative qualifications. The City Manager is the administrative head of the municipal government and is responsible for the efficient administration of all departments. The City Manager is appointed for an indefinite period. The powers and duties of the City Manager are:

The City Attorney is appointed by the Council and serves as the legal adviser of the City and all its officers in all matters arising and in which legal proceedings may be taken. The City Attorney prosecutes all suits, actions and proceedings instituted on behalf of the City and defends all suits and actions against the City. When requested, the City Attorney gives written opinions to the Mayor and Council regarding such legal questions that may affect the City's interest.

It is the duty of the City Recorder to keep a properly indexed journal of the proceeding of the Council and preserve the records of the City. In the absence of the Mayor, the City Recorder exercises the functions of the Mayor except at meetings of the Council. The City Recorder is the Chief Election Official for the City of Martinsburg.

The City Engineer/Planning Department currently employs a total of 6 employees. These employees include the following:

1. 1 Engineer/Planner
2. 1 Building Code Official
3. 1 Building Inspector
4. 1 Code Enforcement Officer
5. 2 Secretaries

The City of Martinsburg has a Zoning Ordinance requiring the purchase of building permits to make repairs or additions to existing structures or to build new structures. The cost of a building permit is $7.50 per $1,000 cost of construction with a minimum permit charge of $15.00 for construction $2,000 and under.

If you are uncertain about whether a building permit is needed for a particular project you should contact the Planning Department at (304) 264-2131.

The City of Martinsburg recently adopted the State Building Code which is inclusive of the following Codes:

1. The BOCA National Building Code Thirteenth Edition, 1996
2. International Plumbing Code, 1995 Edition
3. International Mechanical Code, 1996 Edition
4. The BOCA National Property Maintenance Code, Fifty Edition, 1996
5. CABO Model Energy Code, 1995 Edition
6. CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition

The City of Martinsburg also utilizes the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code. This code provides the City with an effective regulatory means of providing minimum health and safety requirements for existing buildings and structures.

The City Engineer/Planner provides professional advise to the following boards and commissions and their meeting times:

Historic Preservation Review Commission - Meets 1st Monday each month 7:00 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Meets 1st Tuesday each month 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission - Meets 1st Wednesday each month 7:00 p.m.
Code Appeals Board - Meets as needed.

The Finance Officer performs a variety of complex administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records of the City. The Finance Officer is responsible for accounts receivable and payable and maintains all City banking records. The Finance Officer also provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long term range plans.

The Police Chief has the general control, supervision and authority over all the Police Officers and civilian staff employed within the Department. The Police Chief plans and implements law enforcement programs for the City in order to carry out the policies and goals of City Management and Council. The Police Chief develops policies and procedures for the Department and ensures that laws and ordinances are enforced and that the public peace and safety is maintained.

The Fire Chief performs technical administrative, supervisory and complex fire services work in directing the full activities of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief makes recommendations for the establishment and maintenance of an adequate fire defense and responds to and takes command of fire fighting personnel at major fires. The Fire Chief is also responsible for the enforcement of the City of Martinsburg Fire Prevention Code.

The Water and Sewer Superintendent performs a variety of skilled, technical, supervisory, and administrative work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of municipal water distribution and treatment systems, and waste water collection and treatment systems. The Water and Sewer Superintendent plans, schedules and implements construction, maintenance, operation and construction activities designed to provide quality water distribution and waste water collection and treatment services for the City. The Water and Sewer Superintendent also oversees the analysis of water, waste water, and effluent samples to provide data for the efficient operation of the Water and Waste water Treatment Plants.