West Virginia Statutes
§ 21-1-2 — Appointment of Commissioner of Labor; qualifications; term of office; salary
West Virginia § 21-1-2
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Bluebook
W. Va. Code § 21-1-2 (2026).
Text
The state Commissioner of Labor shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. He or she shall be a competent person, who is identified with and has knowledge and experience in employee issues and interests including employee-employer relations in this state. The commissioner shall receive an annual salary as provided in section two-a, article seven, chapter six of this code.
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Legislative History
2015 Reg. Sess., HB2217; 2015 Reg. Sess., SB279; 2006 Reg. Sess., SB558; 1963 Reg. Sess., SB271; 1951 Reg. Sess., SB285; 1945 Reg. Sess., SB114; 1937 Reg. Sess., HB261
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Bluebook (online)
West Virginia § 21-1-2, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wv/21/21-1-2.