The secretary at his or her discretion may hire employees, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of this article, make and sign any agreements, and may do and perform any acts necessary to accomplish the planning required for implementation or ongoing oversight of this article in coordination with designated hotline center(s), 9-1-1 centers, the state mental health authority, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
W. Va. Code § 16-42-4
Duties and powers of the secretary
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