W. Va. Code R. § 61-11B-15

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

Section 61-11B-15 - Board of Review

15.1. The Board of Review shall meet at the call of the Commissioner or his or her designee to review the findings of an investigation resulting from a verified complaint received by the Department or an investigation initiated by the Department's own actions.

15.2. The Board of Review shall review these findings, all of the material related to the investigation, and any other material considered by the Board to be appropriate. The Board of review shall make a recommendation, in writing, to the Commissioner as to the course of action for the Commissioner on the complaint. Such recommendation may include a recommendation for the Commissioner to impose an increased bond amount, pursuant to section 4.1. Board decisions shall be majority decisions of those members present. A quorum of two (2) members is required for Board action.

15.3. When considered appropriate by the Commissioner, or his or her designee, the Board may meet via telephone conference call, but shall only provide a recommendation after receiving and reviewing hard copies of the material pertinent to the complaint.

15.4. A member of the staff of the Department, appointed by the Commissioner, shall serve as staff for the Board and shall be responsible for the presentation of each complaint. The staff member shall not participate in the discussions beyond the reasonable explanation of the facts of the complaint.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-11B-15