HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 62

(By Delegates Staton, Mahan and Browning)




Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study of the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority.

Whereas , The West Virginia Parkways Authority operates and maintains the West Virginia Turnpike to promote the tourism industry and foster economic and tourism development opportunities which create and retain jobs while enhancing the image of West Virginia; and
Whereas , The Legislature should review the selection process of West Virginia Parkways Authority board members and the term limits for such members; and
Whereas , The Legislature should review the overall efficiency of the West Virginia Parkways Authority; and
Whereas , The Legislature should review the hiring practices of the West Virginia Parkways Authority; and
Whereas , The Legislature should review the grievance process of the West Virginia Parkways Authority; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study ways in which positive improvements can be made to the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority and to provide accountability to improve the Parkways public image; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, on its finding, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.