W. Va. Code R. § 141-79-III

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

Section 141-79-III - ARMORY MANAGER

1. The Adjutant General, by order, will designate an appropriate National Guard officer stationed at each armory to be the manager of the armory. The manager will normally be the Senior Army National Guard officer assigned to the armory. However, any officer may be given this assignment.

2. The armory manager, as the representative of the Adjutant General, shall operate, manage, and control the armory. He will coordinate the use of the armory for military purposes among the using units and shall perform the duties set forth hereinafter with regard to the use of armories by the public as well as military units:

a. Be responsible for the care and safekeeping of the armory and of all State property therein.

b. Operate and maintain the armory facilities in the most efficient and economical manner possible to include, but not restricted to, the following:

(1) Coordinate military use and rental of armory facilities.

(2) Account for installed equipment in facilities.

(3) Account for property and equipment placed in armories and issued to units by this department and the Division of Engineering and Facilities/State Armory Board.

(4) Account for supplies and equipment procured or issued for operation and maintenance of facilities and ensure their proper use.

(5) Supervise armory caretaker (building maintenance-mechanic).

(6) Make necessary reports concerning use and operation of the armory facilities.

(7) Inspect armory periodically for proper cleaning, maintenance, and state of repair.

(8) Serve in the capacity of chairman for the Managerial Committee.

(9) Represent the Adjutant General in the local/community in matters pertaining to the armory.

(10) Request supplies and materials required for the operation of the armory.

(11) Security and fire protection.

(12) Maintain appropriate records, books and accounts to ensure proper accotmtability for all armory rentals, purchases, and equipment.

(13) Newly appointed managers will inspect and review the books, records and accounts of the Managerial Committee for any discrepancy that may exist prior to his appointment. An audit of books, records and accounts of the Managerial Committee will be conducted by the Adjutant General or Division of Engineering and Facilities/Armory Board within 45 days after appointment if requested. Upon receipt of appointment from The Adjutant General, the Armory Manager will be responsible for all expenditures made from the armory account. Clarification of expenditures shall be directed to The Adjutant General or the Division of Engineering and Facilities/State Armory Board, if needed.

(14) Upon completion of the review, the Armory Manager will be held personally responsible for any unauthorized expenditures. Legal process will be used, if necessary, to recover these funds.

3. All State property, including furnishings, equipment, and other facilities located in the armory, shall be issued to the armory manager by The Adjutant General and the State Armory Board, and shall be accounted for by the armory manager.

W. Va. Code R. § 141-79-III