(a) There are created, within the executive branch of the state government, the following departments:
(1) Department of Administration;
(2) Department of Environmental Protection;
(3) Department of Health and Human Resources;
(4) Department of Homeland Security;
(5) Department of Revenue;
(6) Department of Transportation;
(7) Department of Commerce;
(8) Department of Veterans Assistance;
(9) Department of Economic Development; and
(10) Department of Tourism.
(b) Each department will be headed by a secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each secretary serves at the will and pleasure of the Governor.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 5F. Reorganization of the Executive Branch of State Government
§5F-1-1. Legislative Findings and Declarations
§5F-1-2. Executive Departments Created; Offices of Secretary Created
§5F-1-3. Oath; Bond; Compensation
§5F-1-3a. Executive Compensation Commission
§5F-1-5. Online State Phone Directory