W. Va. Code R. agency 141, tit. 141, ser. 141-30, app I, 141-30-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Series 141-30-6 - SENIORITY

a. When the officer recommended for assignment/promotion to a higher position is not the senior qualified officer shown on the OPMS listing, the commander originating the recommendation will fully justify in writing his specific reasons for passing over officers senior to the one he is recommending.

b. This policy shall not be construed in such a manner as to place undue premium on senority to the exclusion of qualification. The purpose is to insure the promotion of only the best qualified officers. Officers will be considered in order of their seniority and a junior officer may not be promoted over an officer senior to him in rank unless the reasons for so doing are clear, cogent and convincing, and he has fully demonstrated performance and potential above all others qualified for consideration.

c. No headquarters will apply additional restrictions, or criteria for promotion or appointment.

W. Va. Code R. agency 141, tit. 141, ser. 141-30, app I, 141-30-6