Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This procedural rule is intended to set forth the procedures for administrative hearings which are conducted pursuant to the West Virginia Administrative Procedures Act, W. Va. Code, § 29A-5-1 et seq. While not all of the hearings conducted by the commission are held pursuant to that act, those hearings that are subject to the act will be conducted in accordance with this rule. This procedural rule does not affect any matter residing in the jurisdiction of the Office of Judges under the provisions of W. Va. Code § 23-5-1 et seq.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 23-2-17. Pursuant to W. Va. Code, § 23-1-1a(j)(3), rules adopted by the Workers Compensation Board of Managers are not subject to legislative approval as would otherwise be required under W. Va. Code, § 29A-3-1 et seq. Public notice requirements of that chapter and article, however, must be followed.1.3. Filing Date. -- June 29, 2005.1.4. Effective Date. -- August 1, 2005.