West Virginia Code 5A-10-4 – Leasing of space by executive director; delegation of authority
(a) The executive director is authorized to lease, in the name of the state, any grounds, buildings, office or other space required by any department, agency, or institution of state government: Provided, That the executive director may expressly delegate, in writing, the authority granted to him or her by this article to the appropriate department, agency or institution of state government when the rental and other costs to the state do not exceed the sum specified by regulation in any one fiscal year or when necessary to meet bona fide emergencies arising from unforeseen causes.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 5A-10-4
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) Any state agency that is authorized to enter into lease agreements must seek the advice and approval of the executive director before entering into any lease of grounds, buildings, office and other space. The executive director shall submit approval of any lease by signing the lease in conjunction with the state agency. The state agencies referenced in § 5A-10-2 of this code are exempt from this requirement.