The Adjutant General's department shall be a part of the executive branch of the government charged with the organization, administration, operation and training, supply and discipline of the military forces of the state. The Adjutant General shall be the executive head of the Adjutant General's department, and shall employ such clerical force and assistants as may be required for the fulfillment of his duties.
W. Va. Code § 15-1A-1
Department generally
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 200 W. Va. 700 - Skaff v. Pridemore (1997)
Most recently applied in 223 W. Va. 790 - Little v. West Virginia Adjutant General (May 2009)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.