Ethics Commission
West Virginia Ethics Commission
WVEC
59/100
Summary
The West Virginia Ethics Commission enforces the West Virginia Governmental Ethics Act for all public officials, elected officials, and public employees. Members are appointed by the Governor.
Independence Scorecard
59/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- West Virginia Code, Chapter 6B — West Virginia Ethics Act
- Citation
- W. Va. Code §§ 6B-1-1 to 6B-3-10
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officials, elected officials, and public employees