Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Office of Administrative Hearings has jurisdiction to hear and determine all:
(1) Level one grievance proceedings for all divisions of the department, except for the State Police.
(2) Appeals from decisions or orders of the State Fire Commission, except as otherwise provided in 15A-10-9(b) of this code;
(3) Other matters for which a hearing examiner is necessary within the department or any division of the department; and
(4) Other matters which may be conferred upon the office by statute or legislatively approved rules.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 15A. Department of Homeland Security
Article 9. Office of Administrative Hearings
§15A-9-1. Office Created; Appointment of Chief Hearing Examiner
§15A-9-2. Organization of Office
§15A-9-3. Jurisdiction of Office of Administrative Hearings
§15A-9-5. Rule-Making Authority
§15A-9-6. Duty to Provide Notice of Change of Address
§15A-9-7. Transition From Divisions of the Department to the Office of Administrative Hearings