Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 165-1-6 - Officers6.1. Executive Officers. -- The executive officers of the Council shall be the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.6.2. Chairperson. -- The Council shall elect a Chairperson from its membership. The term of the Chairperson shall run concurrent with the appointed term of office of the member so electedThe Chairperson shall be eligible for successive terms in the position of Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Council, shall appoint committees as from time to time shall be deemed necessary or expedient, and shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the Council. In the absence of the Chairperson, or if there is no Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Council. The Chairperson shall also make reports to the Council, but shall generally perform all duties incident to the office of Chairperson, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Council.
6.3. Vice Chairperson. -- The Council shall annually elect one (1) of its members as Vice Chairperson. In the absence or disability of the Chairperson, whether temporary or otherwise, the Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson shall also perform such other duties as prescribed by the Council.6.4. Secretary. -- The Council shall annually elect one (1) of its members as Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Council; oversee the accuracy of written records of the Council; provide copies of approved minutes to the members of the Council; give notice of meetings of the Council; certify, when necessary, the records, proceedings, documents, and resolutions of the Council; and shall perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by the Council.6.5. Treasurer. -- The Council shall annually elect one (1) of its members as Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds of the Council; receive and give receipts for monies payable to the Council from any sources whatsoever, and deposit all such monies in the name of the Council in such depositories as shall be selected by the Members of the Council; advise and update the Members of the Council as to the status of its fundraising activities; provide for and oversee the audit of the Council's financial books and records annually; oversee and manage the Council's financial affairs; serve as Chairperson of the Council's Finance Committee; and in general, perform such other duties as shall be prescribed by the Council. If required by the members of the Council, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Council shall determine.6.6. Executive Director. -- The Council shall also employ an Executive Director of the West Virginia Development Office to serve at the will and pleasure of the Council. The salary of the Executive Director shall be fixed by the Council. The Executive Director shall have overall management responsibility and administrative control provided for in W. Va. Code '5B-2-4, the Executive Director is authorized to hire and fire economic development representatives employed pursuant to the provisions of W. Va. Code '5B-2-5.6.7. Removal. -- Any executive officer may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the Council.6.8. Vacancies. -- Vacancies in offices, however caused, shall be filled by election by the Council at the first meeting following such expiration or vacancy.6.9. Absence or Disability of Officers. -- In the case of the absence or disability of any executive officer of the Council and of any person hereby authorized to act in his or her place during their absence or disability, the Council may, by resolution, delegate the powers and duties of such officer to any other executive officer, any member, or any other person whom it may select. 6.10. Facsimile Signatures. -- Facsimile signatures of any executive officer of the Council may be used whenever and as authorized by the majority vote of the members of the Council.