West Virginia Code Chapter 11. Taxation § 11-8-31a. Recovery of attorneys' fees authorized

(a) Wherein such person has successfully defended against an action seeking his or her removal from office, or

(b) Wherein such person has successfully defended against an action seeking the recovery of moneys alleged to have been wrongfully expended.

In either case such governing body shall have authority to determine if such reimbursement is warranted and the reasonableness of the amount sought to be recovered.