West Virginia Code Chapter 18B. Higher Education § 18B-1F-5. Appointment of executive director; qualifications

(1) Possesses a broad understanding of the relationship between public and private sector research and the need for cooperation and collaboration among the commission and the research corporations;

(2) Holds at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to the duties and responsibilities of the position of executive director;

(3) Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work with all types of businesses and industry, government agencies and higher education institutions; and

(4) Possesses other skills, qualifications or attributes as the commission considers appropriate or desirable.

(1) The commission shall appoint the executive director by majority vote of its members and shall include the vote as a part of the minute record.

(2) The executive director shall inform the board of directors and the commission annually of his or her employment status with any other institution, agency or organization.