The superintendent shall have continuing authority to propose legislative rules for promulgation in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, relating to a grievance procedure for sworn members of the State Police. At a minimum, the rule shall provide a process for filing and resolving grievances at the lowest possible level in a timely manner, providing for representation, taking evidence at each level, establishing a hearing procedure, providing for appellate review, allocating costs and authorizing attorney fees to a grievant who prevails on appeal.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. West Virginia State Police
§15-2-2. Superintendent; Departmental Headquarters; Continuation of the State Police
§15-2-3. State Police Structure; How Established; Training; Special Revenue Account
§15-2-6. Authority to Make Rules for Grievance Procedure
§15-2-9. State Police Voluntary Contribution Fund
§15-2-10a. Duty to Return Assigned Items; Superintendent's Right of Setoff
§15-2-11. Territorial Jurisdiction
§15-2-13. Limitations Upon Members; Exceptions
§15-2-14. Oath of Superintendent and Members
§15-2-15. State Police Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit
§15-2-16. Interference With Officers or Members; False Information; Penalty
§15-2-17. Unauthorized Use of Uniform, Badge or Other Insignia; Impersonation of Member; Penalty
§15-2-19. Bribing, etc., Officers or Members; Penalty
§15-2-21. Suspension, Demotion or Discharge of Members; Right of Appeal
§15-2-22. Assignment of Assistant Attorney General; Employment of Legal Counsel
§15-2-23. Duties of Superintendent as to Statistics, Aliens and Labor Conditions
§15-2-24a. National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
§15-2-24b. Fees for Certain Fingerprinting Services; Dedication of Fees
§15-2-24c. Relationship With Marshall University Forensic Science Center
§15-2-24d. State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund
§15-2-25. Rules Generally; Carrying of Weapons Upon Retirement or Medical Discharge
§15-2-27. Retirement; Awards and Benefits; Leased Employees
§15-2-27a. Retirement Annual Annuity Adjustments
§15-2-29. Awards and Benefits for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty
§15-2-30. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes
§15-2-31. Disability Physical Examinations; Termination
§15-2-31a. Application for Disability Benefit; Determinations
§15-2-31b. Annual Report on Disability Retirement Experience
§15-2-32. Retirant Not to Exercise Police Authority; Retention of Group Insurance
§15-2-33a. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Member -- Termination
§15-2-35. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Retirant or After an Employee Serves Twenty Years
§15-2-35a. Authority to Continue Payments to Certain Dependents
§15-2-36. Awards and Benefits to Dependents of Member -- Termination
§15-2-37. Refunds to Certain Employees Upon Discharge or Resignation; Deferred Retirement
§15-2-38. Refund to Dependents Upon Death of Member Not Eligible for Benefits
§15-2-39. Dependent Child or Children
§15-2-39a. Limitations on Benefit Increases
§15-2-40. Commission on Drunk Driving Prevention Created; Members; Quorum; Meetings
§15-2-41. Powers and Duties of Commission; Rule-Making Authority; Monitoring and Reporting
§15-2-42. Drunk Driving Enforcement Program Established; Purpose
§15-2-44. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
§15-2-45. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
§15-2-47. Federal Qualification Requirements
§15-2-48. Specification of Actuarial Assumptions
§15-2-49. Benefits Not Forfeited if System Terminates
§15-2-51. State Police Reemployment
§15-2-52. Termination of Benefits; Procedures
§15-2-53. State Law-Enforcement Association Members Annual Leave Program
§15-2-54. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments