West Virginia Code
Article 12. Research and Development Agreements for State Institutions of Higher Education
§18B-12-6. Conflicts of Interest

Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, officers and employees of a governing board and the affected state institution of higher education may hold appointments to offices of the corporation and be corporate directors or officers or employees of other entities contracting with either the corporation or a governing board of a state institution of higher education. The executive director of the corporation shall have dual appointment with the state institution of higher education. The governing board of a state institution of higher education and the corporate directors must be informed of such appointments annually.