The superintendent of such workhouse shall have the control and management of its affairs, subject to the laws of the state and the ordinance of the corporation and the rules and regulations adopted by the board for its government. And it shall be his duty to obey all written orders and instructions of the board not inconsistent with the laws, rules and regulations relating to the government of the institution.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 7-9-11

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Laws of the state: includes the Constitution of the State of West Virginia and the Constitution of the United States, and treaties and laws made in pursuance thereof. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10