WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 11A-1-5
§11A-1-5. Appointment of collector; bond.
The county court may appoint a collector in any county when
necessary to collect such taxes. The collector shall have a
reasonable time for making collections and accounting therefor.
Before acting, he shall execute an official bond, in the penalty
of not less than five thousand dollars, to be approved by the
county court, and filed with the clerk thereof. All provisions
of this chapter in respect to the rights, duties and liabilities
of the sheriff shall be applicable to the collector, should one
be appointed.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session