Editing Chapmanville, West Virginia (section)

==Government==
The town is governed by the Mayor and Council System. The Mayor, Recorder, and the Council are elected by the voters of the town. The Council consists of five members. The Mayor is charged with the day-to-day operations of the town. The Recorder takes minutes and controls the finances. The Council serves as the local legislative body. Members fulfill their duties by enacting ordinances, resolutions, and advocating on behalf of the citizens. Each member is elected to a four-year term. Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month and as necessary. These meetings are advertised in accordance with West Virginia law. The town employs a police department, a street and sanitation department, and Town Clerks. The town also has a water department, which is overseen by the Chapmanville Water Board, and a volunteer fire department.