§29-35-1. Short Title; Legislative Findings; Purpose
(a) This article may be known and cited as the Recovery and Hope Act. (b) The West Virginia Legislature finds that: (1) The substance use disorder epidemic in the State of West Virginia has created a public health crisis, an economic crisis, and a social services crisis for our state;
§29-35-2. State Recovery and Hope Office
(a) The State Recovery and Hope Office is hereby created. The office shall be organized within the Office of the Governor. The office will serve as the coordinating agency of recovery efforts. (b) The State Recovery and Hope Officer shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) The […]
§29-35-3. Authority of State Recovery and Hope Office and State Recovery and Hope Officer
The State Recovery and Hope Office will coordinate the states efforts to assist those experiencing substance use disorder in their recovery and transition into the workforce. The State Recovery and Hope Officer shall serve as the primary representative of the Governor, and the agencies and departments of the state shall provide assistance, information, data, and/or […]
§29-35-4. Employees
(a) The State Recovery and Hope Officer shall have the power to hire, administer, and manage employees, but only to the extent necessary to fulfill the offices responsibilities. (1) Any and all employees will be exempt from both the classified services category and the classified-exempt services category as set forth in 29-6-4 of this code.