All powers and duties vested in the commissioner, except the power to sign contracts and make rules and regulations, may be exercised by the appointees or employees of the commissioner, under his direction; but the commissioner shall be responsible for their acts.
W. Va. Code § 17A-2-11
Commissioner of motor vehicles -- Delegation of powers and duties
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 175 W. Va. 161 - State ex rel. Ruddlesden v. Roberts (1985)
Most recently applied in 175 W. Va. 161 - State ex rel. Ruddlesden v. Roberts (April 1985)
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.