W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 3.11
The Board shall have the authority to (1) conduct hearings on formal complaints filed by the Judicial Investigation Commission and make recommendations to the Supreme Court of Appeals regarding disposition of those complaints; (2) propose rules of procedure for judicial disciplinary proceedings for promulgation by the Supreme Court of Appeals; (3) file an annual report with the Supreme Court of Appeals on the operation of the Board; (4) inform the public about the existence and operation of the judicial disciplinary system, the filing of formal charges, and the discipline imposed or recommended on formal charges; (5) delegate, in its discretion, to the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the authority to act for the Commission on administrative and procedural matters; and (6) engage in such other activities related to judicial discipline as it deems appropriate.
W. Va. R. Judi. Disc. Pro. 3.11