West Virginia Code 10-3B-2 – Monument construction commission
(a) A commission shall be established on or before July 1, 2023, to oversee construction of the monument. The commission shall be comprised of:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 10-3B-2
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
(1) The Curator of the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, who shall serve as chairperson ex officio;
(2) The Secretary of the Department of Administration;
(3) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance;
(4) A member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, who shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates, with preference given to a member who is a veteran of the Armed Forces; and
(5) A member of the West Virginia Senate, who shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, with preference given to a member who is a veteran of the Armed Forces.
(b) A majority of the members of the commission must be present at a meeting in order to constitute a quorum, and a majority of those members present at a meeting must vote in the affirmative in order to pass a motion. A meeting called by the chair requires at least five days’ written notice of the meeting be provided to the members. Additionally, the chair shall call a meeting upon written demand of at least three members.