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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 15. Public Safety » Article 1J. The West Virginia Military Authority Act

§15-1J-2. Legislative Findings

The Legislature finds that the West Virginia National Guard is a unique entity that has a dual mission for both West Virginia and the United States. In this dual capacity, the West Virginia National Guard receives funds to administer programs, including the hiring of employees, that the federal government, including the Department of Defense, provides […]

§15-1J-3. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the content clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "Authority" means the West Virginia Military Authority. (b) "BRIM" means the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management. (c) "Guard" means West Virginia National Guard, including its army and air components. (d) "Employee" means any person who, within the at-will employment relationship, […]

§15-1J-4. Establishment and General Powers of the Authority

(a) The West Virginia Military Authority is hereby established to administer national security, homeland security, and other military-related or sponsored programs. (b) The authority will be administered by the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard. (c) Funds provided by the federal government and any state funds authorized by appropriation of the Legislature used […]

§15-1J-5. Employees

(a) The authority shall have the power to hire, administer and manage employees necessary to fulfill its responsibilities. (1) All employees will be exempt from both the classified services category and the classified exempt services category as set forth in section four, article six, chapter twenty-nine of this code.

§15-1J-6. Military Authority Reimbursable Expenditure Fund

(a) A special revenue account known as the “Military Authority Reimbursable Expenditure Fund” is hereby established in the state treasury. The purpose of the fund is to make moneys available to the Military Authority for expenditures that qualify for cost reimbursement pursuant to a cooperative agreement, grant, or other legal agreement with the federal government. […]