(a) The division may convene advisory boards composed of members with subject-matter expertise and experience in the various modes of transportation under the purview of the division.
(b) Any such advisory board may advise the division on issues and assist the division as requested.
(c) The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall be the chairperson of any such advisory board: Provided, That the secretary may appoint a designee to act in his or her stead at meetings.
(d) The Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall not receive any compensation for serving as chairperson. Any appointed members of a board shall receive the same compensation and expense reimbursement as is paid to members of the Legislature for their interim duties as recommended by the citizens legislative compensation commission and authorized by law for each day or substantial portion thereof engaged in the discharge of official duties. All compensation and expenses incurred shall be payable from funds applicable to the advisory board from the corresponding section within the division or from funds appropriated for such purpose by the Legislature and no liability or obligation shall be incurred by the section beyond the extent to which moneys are available from funds of the section or from such appropriations.
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