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WV Code § 4-12-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 12. Establishment of a West Virginia Law Institute|§4-12-5. Adoption of Membership Plan

The council of the West Virginia law institute shall adopt a plan or plans of membership in the West Virginia law institute so designated as to encourage and invite the cooperation of all members of the legal profession in the work of the institute.
WV Code § 4-12-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 12. Establishment of a West Virginia Law Institute|§4-12-6. Institute to Act in Advisory Capacity Only; Distribution of Reports, Studies, and Recommended Publications

The West Virginia law institute, in submitting reports to the Legislature, shall act solely in an advisory capacity. Its reports, studies and recommended publications shall be printed and shall be distributed by the institute in a manner as directed by the council.
WV Code § 4-13-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-1. Findings; West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission Established; Purpose

(a) The Legislature finds that the role of West Virginia, its creation as a state and the roles of individual West Virginians in the American Civil War, from the time of John Brown's Raid through the formation of the State of West Virginia and the conclusion of the American Civil War, are of such historical significance as to warrant their commemoration.(b) There is hereby created the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.(c) The purpose of the commission is to prepare for and commemorate the sesquicentennial of West Virginia's participation in the American Civil War.
WV Code § 4-13-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-2. Membership; Terms; Filling Vacancies; Election of Chair and Vice Chair

(a) The Governor shall appoint twelve members as follows:(1) Three academic historians;(2) The State Superintendent of Schools, or a designee;(3) One representative of the Division of Culture and History;(4) One representative of the Division of Tourism;(5) One representative from the Herbert Henderson Minority Affairs Office;(6) Five citizens members, no more than one of whom may be from any one state senatorial district;(7) One member of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission; and(8) One member of the Senate, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission.(b) The members shall serve until July 1, 2021.(c) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.(d) The commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members.
WV Code § 4-13-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-3. Expense Reimbursement

(a) Members shall serve without compensation.(b) The commission may reimburse members for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a commission member, in a manner consistent with the guidelines of the travel management office of the Department of Administration, subject to availability of funds received pursuant to subdivision (1), subsection (a), section six of this article. No provision of this section may be construed to require any appropriation of funds by the Legislature.
WV Code § 4-13-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-4. Quorum; Meetings

(a) A simple majority of the members serving on the board at a given time constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.(b) Meetings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of article nine-a, chapter six of this code.
WV Code § 4-13-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-5. Advisory Council

The commission may establish an advisory council composed of citizens at large who have knowledge of American Civil War history and interest in its sesquicentennial celebration to assist the commission in its work.
WV Code § 4-13-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-6. Powers; Duties; Limitation on Duration of Contracts

(a) The commission may:(1) Solicit, accept, use and dispose of gifts, grants, donations, bequests or other funds or real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the commission, upon compliance with the provisions of section two, article two, chapter twelve of this code;(2) Procure supplies, services and property and make or enter into contracts, leases or other legal agreement as necessary to carry out its duties: Provided, That no contract, lease or other legal agreement may be entered into by the commission with terms which would extend beyond the termination date of the commission;(3) Plan, develop and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War;(4) Encourage civic, historical, educational, economic and other organizations throughout West Virginia to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the American Civil War;(5) Provide technical assistance to localities and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War;(6) Develop programs and facilities to ensure that the sesquicentennial commemoration of the American Civil War result in a positive legacy and long-term public benefit;(7) Encourage the development and conduct of programs designed to involve all citizens in activities that commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War; and(8) Focus its activities on the role of West Virginia and its creation as a state and the roles of individual West Virginians in the American Civil War.(b) The commission shall report to the Legislature at each regular session and at the same time report to the Governor concerning the action taken by the commission during the previous year in carrying out the provisions of this article and make such special reports as may be required by the Legislature and Governor.
WV Code § 4-13-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13. West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund|§4-13-7. Termination of the Commission

The commission shall terminate on June 30, 2021.
WV Code § 4-13A-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-1. Findings; West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission Established; Purpose

(a) The Legislature finds that the 250th anniversary of our nations founding is of such historical significance as to warrant its commemoration.(b) There is hereby created the West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission.(c) The purpose of the commission is to prepare for and commemorate the semiquincentennial of our nations founding.
WV Code § 4-13A-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-2. Membership; Terms; Filling Vacancies; Election of Chair and Vice Chair

(a) The Governor shall appoint 10 members as follows:(1) Three academic historians;(2) Five citizens members, no more than one of whom may be from any one state senatorial district;(3) A member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution;(4) A member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution;(b) The following shall serve as ex-officio voting members;(1) The State Superintendent of Schools, or a designee;(2) The Cabinet Secretary of Commerce, or a designee;(3) The Curator of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, or a designee;(4) The Secretary of the Department of Tourism, or a designee;(5) The Executive Director of the Herbert Henderson Minority Affairs Office, or a designee;(6) The West Virginia State Archivist;(7) The Director of the West Virginia State Museums; (8) One member of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission; and(9) One member of the State Senate, to be appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the commission;(10) Members of the United States Senate from the State of West Virginia, or their designees shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the commission;(11) Members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of West Virginia, or their designees shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the commission;(c) All appointed members shall serve at the will and pleasure of the Governor;(d) Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.(e) The curator of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History shall serve as the chair of the commission. The commission shall elect a vice chair and secretary from among its members.
WV Code § 4-13A-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-3. Expense Reimbursement

(a) Members shall serve without compensation.(b) The commission may reimburse members for all reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of his or her duties as a commission member, in a manner consistent with the guidelines of the travel management office of the Department of Administration, subject to availability of funds received pursuant to 4-13A-6(a)(1). No provision of this section may be construed to require any appropriation of funds by the Legislature.
WV Code § 4-13A-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-4. Quorum; Meetings

(a) A simple majority of the members serving on the board at a given time constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.(b) Meetings shall be held in accordance with the provisions of 6-9A-1 et seq., of this code.
WV Code § 4-13A-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-5. Advisory Council

The commission may establish an advisory council composed of citizens at large who have knowledge of American history and interest in its semiquincentennial celebration to assist the commission in its work.
WV Code § 4-13A-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-6. Powers; Duties; Limitation on Duration of Contracts

The commission may:(1) Solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or other funds or real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the commission, upon compliance with the provisions of 12-2-2 of this code;(2) Procure supplies, services, and property and make or enter into contracts, leases, or other legal agreement as necessary to carry out its duties: Provided, That no contract, lease or other legal agreement may be entered into by the commission with terms which would extend beyond the termination date of the commission;(3) Plan, develop and carry out programs and activities appropriate to commemorate the semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation;(4) Encourage civic, historical, educational, economic, and other organizations throughout West Virginia to organize and participate in activities to expand the understanding and appreciation of the United States of America;(5) Provide technical assistance to localities and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation;(6) Develop programs and facilities to ensure that the semiquincentennial commemoration of the founding of our nation results in a positive legacy and long-term public benefit; and(7) Encourage the development and conduct of programs designed to involve all citizens in activities that commemorate the semiquincentennial of the founding of our nation.
WV Code § 4-13A-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 13A. West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission and Fund|§4-13A-7. Termination of the Commission

The commission shall terminate on June 30, 2027.
WV Code § 4-14-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 14. Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability|§4-14-1. Findings, Purpose and Intent

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:(1) Investment in infrastructure is crucial to the well-being of West Virginians and West Virginia businesses;(2) The state must spend funds wisely on infrastructure in order to get the best return on investment and must make long-term plans for investment;(3) The federal government is an unpredictable and unreliable partner in providing consistent funding for infrastructure investment;(4) The Legislature directed a Division of Highways performance and efficiency audit in 2015; and(5) In order to maintain proper oversight to ensure that sufficient transportation planning is made, funds are spent wisely and efficiently, and the Department of Transportation is functioning appropriately, the Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability is hereby created.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that all actions taken pursuant to the provisions of this article by the Legislature and the Department of Transportation serve the following core set of principles:(1) That all Department of Transportation infrastructure investments be coordinated to maximize efficiencies and minimize cost thereby addressing the needs of the citizens more effectively;(2) That communication be facilitated among the various agencies within the Department of Transportation and between the department and the Legislature;(3) That policy changes, not made by legislative rule, be discussed with the commission for purposes of coordinating those policies with stated goals;(4) That programs or policies implemented in accordance with federal mandates be communicated to the commission;(5) That in developing and implementing programs with private or federal grant moneys, the various agencies communicate their efforts to the commission to ensure and facilitate future state funding; and(6) That any Department of Transportation agencies exempted from rule-making review by federal or state statutes advise the commission of program changes which may affect infrastructure investment in West Virginia.
WV Code § 4-14-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 14. Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability|§4-14-2. Definitions

As used in this article:(1) “Agency” means each agency, authority, board, committee, commission or division of the Department of Transportation;(2) “Commission” means the Legislative Oversight Commission on Transportation Accountability, as created in section three of this article; and(3) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.
WV Code § 4-14-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 14. Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability|§4-14-3. Creation of a Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability

(a) There is hereby created a joint commission of the Legislature known as the Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability. The commission shall be composed of seven members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate and seven members of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates. No more than four of the seven members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates, respectively, may be members of the same political party. In addition, the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Delegates shall be ex officio nonvoting members of the commission. The co-chairs of the commission shall be the chair of the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee. At least one of the Senate appointees and at least one of the House of Delegates appointees shall be a member of the committee on finance of the Senate and House of Delegates, respectively. The members shall serve until their successors shall have been appointed as heretofore provided.(b) Members of the commission shall receive such compensation and expenses as provided in article two-a, chapter four of this code. Such expenses and all other expenses including those incurred in the employment of legal, technical, investigative, clerical, stenographic, advisory and other personnel shall be paid from an appropriation to be made expressly for the Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability: Provided, That if no such appropriation be made, such expenses shall be paid from the appropriation under Fund No. 0175 for Joint Expenses created pursuant to the provisions of said chapter: Provided, however, That no expense of any kind payable under the account for joint expenses shall be incurred unless first approved by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.(c) The commission shall meet at any time both during sessions of the Legislature and in the interim or as often as may be necessary.(d) The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Delegates shall assign such staff as may be deemed necessary to aid the commission in carrying out the provisions of this article.
WV Code § 4-14-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 14. Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability|§4-14-5. Legislative Reports

(a) The department shall report to the commission annually on or before December 31 of each year and provide detailed reports as directed by the commission. The commission shall describe to the department, in writing, the criteria to be addressed in each report. Reports required by this subsection may be provided in a format as directed by the commission.(b) The commission shall submit annual reports to the Legislature, as required by the provisions of section four of this article, which such reports shall describe and evaluate in a concise manner:(1) The major activities of the Department of Transportation and its agencies for the fiscal year immediately past, including important policy decisions reached on initiatives undertaken during that year, especially as such activities, decisions and initiatives relate to infrastructure investment, long-term planning for infrastructure investment, use of federal funds and any public-private partnerships for infrastructure investment.(2) Other information considered by the commission to be important, including recommendations for statutory, fiscal or policy reforms and reasons for such recommendations.(c) The reports may specify in what manner any practice, policy or procedure may or should be modified to satisfy the goal of efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure investment and to improve the quality of roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure in the state.
WV Code § 4-15-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 4. The Legislature|Article 15. Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding|§4-15-1. Establishing a Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding

 (a) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates shall each appoint five members of their respective houses, at least two of whom shall be members of the minority party, and at least one shall be a member of the Committee on Government Organization, to serve an interim committee charged with studying flood damage reduction and flood plain management. The President and the Speaker shall each designate a Chair from among the five committee members of their respective houses. This committee shall be known as the “Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding” and shall study all activities relating to flood protection and shall make recommendations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, which offer solutions to reduce the reality and threat of future loss of life and property damages associated with flooding.(b) The expenses of the committee are to be approved by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and paid from legislative appropriations.(c) The Chair of the State Resiliency Office, created pursuant to article thirty, chapter twenty-nine of this code, shall report quarterly to the committee, and shall prepare an annual report to the committee no later than December 31 of each year. (d) The Chairs of the committee shall report annually, each January, to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, with any proposals or legislation as may be deemed necessary to prevent or reduce the risk of flooding in this state.
WV Code § 5-1-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5. General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, etc.|Article 1. The Governor|§5-1-1. Arrest or Deportation of Persons During War

The Governor may cause to be apprehended and imprisoned, or may compel to depart from this state, all suspicious subjects, citizens, agents or emissaries of any foreign state or power at war with the United States.
WV Code § 5-1-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5. General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, etc.|Article 1. The Governor|§5-1-2. Arrest of Persons Aiding Enemy or Insurgents

He may also cause to be apprehended and imprisoned all who in time of war, insurrection or public danger shall willfully give aid, support or information to the enemy or insurgents, or who, he shall have just cause to believe, are conspiring or combining together to aid or support any hostile action against the United States or this state.
WV Code § 5-1-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5. General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, etc.|Article 1. The Governor|§5-1-3. Power to Send for Persons and Papers in Such Cases

In order to obtain information in such cases, the Governor may send for the person and papers of anyone whom he shall believe to be subject to the last two sections.
WV Code § 5-1-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 5. General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, etc.|Article 1. The Governor|§5-1-4. Warrants of Governor Under §§5-1-1 to 5-1-3

Any warrant or order of the Governor, under the three preceding sections, may be directed to any sheriff or other officer, civil or military, and shall be executed according to the terms thereof by such officer, who shall have all the powers necessary for the purpose either in or out of his county.