Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 60-1-3 - Powers and LimitationsThe Environmental Advocate will carry out the duties of the position as set forth in this rule, and as prescribed by the Director in accordance with the following:
3.1. The Environmental Advocate will be guided in all actions by the policy statement and the nine purposes set forth in W. Va. Code '22-1-1(b).3.2. The Environmental Advocate may not in any official capacity represent any person in, or file on behalf of any person, legal or quasi-legal actions, either in support of or opposed to the Division of Environmental Protection without the expressed approval of the Director, and under supervision of the Division of Environmental Protection's General Counsel.3.3. The Environmental Advocate may not in any official capacity organize public campaigns in support of or in opposition to official positions taken by the Division of Environmental Protection on environmental matters, and will not in any official capacity actively participate in any such organized campaign.