The Secretary of the Department of Transportation or his or her designee shall be the chief operating officer of the division who shall:
(1) Administer the operations of the division, consistent with the provisions of this article, by allocating the functions, activities, and personnel of the division among the various sections;
(2) Coordinate with the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and any other applicable departments or agencies to facilitate economic development utilizing transportation facilities;
(3) Supervise payrolls and audit payrolls, reports, or transactions for conformity with the provisions of this article;
(4) Plan, evaluate, administer, and implement multimodal transportation programs and policies in the state as set forth in this article;
(5) Utilize professional staff within the Department of Transportation to assist in the operations of the division and authorize reimbursement therefor;
(6) Assist the Governor in multimodal transportation matters; and
(7) Make a report by June 30, and every year thereafter, to the Governor and all other special or periodic reports as may be required and post all reports on its website. Reports to the Legislature are not required; however, upon request of any member or committee, a report must be provided and may be provided electronically. Paper copies of any report shall be provided upon request.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 17. Roads and Highways
Article 16F. West Virginia Division of Multimodal Transportation Facilities
§17-16F-1. Legislative Findings and Creation of Division
§17-16F-2. Secretary S Powers and Duties
§17-16F-4. Powers and Duties of Division
§17-16F-8. Financial Interest in Contracts Prohibited; Penalty
§17-16F-9. Public Purpose of Activities; Property of Public Utilities and Common Carriers
§17-16F-11. Foreign Trade Zones; Free Trade Zones; Ports of Entry and Customs Zones
§17-16F-13. Additional Powers and Duties of Division Related to Railroad Projects
§17-16F-14. Additional Authority Regarding the Maryland Area Regional Commuter
§17-16F-15. Rail Operations; Purchases
§17-16F-16. Railroad Maintenance Fund
§17-16F-18. Trustee for Bondholders; Contents of Trust Agreement
§17-16F-19. Legal Remedies of Bondholders and Trustees
§17-16F-21. Use of Funds by Division; Restrictions
§17-16F-22. Investment of Funds by Division
§17-16F-24. Maintenance, Operation, and Repair of Projects; Reports to Governor and Legislature
§17-16F-25. Railroad Maintenance Bonds Lawful Investments
§17-16F-26. West Virginia Commuter Rail Access Fund
§17-16F-27. State Rail Plan Required
§17-16F-29. State Financial Assistance for County, Municipal and Regional Airports
§17-16F-31. Establishment and Operation of State Airports
§17-16F-32. Use of State and Municipal Facilities and Services