The superintendent shall have continuing authority to propose legislative rules for promulgation in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, relating to a grievance procedure for sworn members of the State Police. At a minimum, the rule shall provide a process for filing and resolving grievances at the lowest possible level in a timely manner, providing for representation, taking evidence at each level, establishing a hearing procedure, providing for appellate review, allocating costs and authorizing attorney fees to a grievant who prevails on appeal.
W. Va. Code § 15-2-6
Authority to make rules for grievance procedure
Known as the West Virginia Department of Public Safety Reorganization Act
The act spans §§ 15-2-1 to 15-2-9 (70 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 186 W. Va. 693 - Farley v. Buckalew (1992)
Most recently applied in 215 W. Va. 511 - Montgomery v. West Virginia State Police (June 2004)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.