West Virginia Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference

The 1971 Regional Planning & Development Act and reenacted West Virginia Code, Chapter 8, Article 25, mandated that West Virginia be divided into 11 regions to serve as “development districts” to more effectively utilize funding resources and maximize small communities’ chances of attracting funds from federal, state, and local organizations to foster community and cooperation throughout the state.

The Regional Councils focus on expansion and improvement of water and sewer facilities, infrastructure, transportation, employment, industry, small business development, housing, health care, education, and recreation. By coordinating closely with our affiliates in the region, we promote stability, growth, and progress in West Virginia, especially assisting local jurisdictions too small to maintain staff for grant writing and planning.