There shall be a state department of mental health, to be known as the department of mental health. It shall be a corporation and, as such, shall have a seal and may contract and be contracted with. The department shall consist of a director of mental health, supervisors of divisions of the department, and such other employees as are needed to carry out its functions. The department shall supervise and control the state hospitals.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons
Article 1A. Department of Health
§27-1A-2. Creation; Composition; Control of State Hospitals
§27-1A-3. Appointment of Commissioner; Qualifications; Term; Oath; Bond; Salary and Expenses
§27-1A-4. Powers and Duties of the Secretary
§27-1A-7. Division of Community Services; Powers and Duties of Supervisor
§27-1A-11. Division on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Powers and Duties; Definitions