W. Va. Const. art. W. Va. Const. art. By failing to hold all meetings and negotiations concerning the Budget Digest in public and by failing to comport strictly with the requirements of Common Cause , respondents have violated their mandatory duty, as set forth in W.Va. Upon information and belief, Petitioners assert that the Budget Digest has the force and effect of law. In those rare instances where executive agencies depart from the directives of the Budget Digest, the legislative leadership has reacted with wrath and retribution.
Petitioners ask that a rule to show cause be issued before that time.
That the attached affidavits and exhibits support and verify the factual allegations made herein. W. Va. Const. art. That petitioners be allowed a limited period of time for the taking and filing of respondent's depositions, if the Court desires a further record over and above the attached affidavits and exhibits.