§22A-2A-304. Nomination and appointment of members.
(a) Prior to the appointment of a person to the commission,
the Governor shall request the nomination of a candidate for the
appointment. If the position is to be filled by a person who can
reasonably be expected to represent the viewpoint or interests of
underground coal operators in this state, the Governor shall
request the nomination from the major trade association
representing underground coal operators in this state. If the
position is to be filled by a person who can reasonably be expected
to represent the viewpoint or interests of working miners in this
state, the Governor shall request the nomination from the highest
ranking officer of the major employee organization representing
coal miners in this state. The Director of the Office of Miner's
Health, Safety and Training or his or her designee and the Health
Safety Administrator shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member.
(b) The Governor shall appoint a member to serve for the term for which the person was nominated, and until his or her successor has been nominated and appointed: Provided, That if a successor is not appointed within one hundred twenty days after the expiration of a member's term, a vacancy is deemed to exist. The Governor may reject a nomination and decline to appoint a nominee only if the person does not have the qualifications, integrity and responsibility necessary to enable the person to perform his or her duties as a member of the commission.
(c) Appointments to fill vacancies on the commission shall be for the unexpired term of the member to be replaced.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session
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