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(a) The board shall consist of the voting members of the board as provided for in § 15A-8-2 of this code and shall exercise all the powers given to the authority in this article. On the second Monday of July of each odd-numbered year, the board shall meet to elect a chairman and a secretary from among its own members. The Secretary of the Department of Administration or his or her designated representative shall serve as treasurer of the board. The board shall otherwise meet two times a year, unless a special meeting is called by its chairman.
(b) A majority of the members of the board constitute a quorum, and a quorum must be present for the board to conduct business. Unless the bylaws require a larger number, action may be taken by majority vote of the members present.
(c) The board shall prescribe, amend, and repeal bylaws and rules governing the manner in which the business of the authority is conducted and shall review and approve the budget prepared by the executive director annually.
(d) All costs incidental to the administration of the board shall be paid from the jail operation fund by the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 15A. Department of Homeland Security § 15A-8-3. Governing body; organization and meetings; quorum; administrative expenses - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-15a-department-of-homeland-security/wv-code-sect-15a-8-3/
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