The justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals may appoint a clerk. Notwithstanding any code provision to the contrary, no bond shall be required to be posted by the clerk. The justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals may also appoint any other full-time and part-time professional and clerical assistants necessary to efficiently perform the functions and duties of the office of the clerk. These employees shall serve at the will and pleasure of the justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals. The salary of the clerk and persons employed within the office of the clerk shall be established by the justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals. If any position becomes vacant while the Supreme Court of Appeals is in vacation, the position may be filled by appointment, in writing, issued by the justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 51. Courts and Their Officers
Article 1. Supreme Court of Appeals
§51-1-7. Warrant of Judges Appointing Special Term
§51-1-8. Hearing of Cases at Special Term
§51-1-9. What Cases May Be Decided at Regular or Special Term
§51-1-16. Director and Assistant Directors Not to Practice Law
§51-1-17. Administrative Office of Supreme Court of Appeals -- Duties of Director
§51-1-18. Same -- Annual Report of Activities and Estimates of Expenditures
§51-1-20. Feasibility Study of One Day-One Trial Jury Selection System
§51-1-21. Authority to Maintain Domestic Violence Database
§51-1-22. Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund Created