The West Virginia Ethics Commission, pursuant to subsection (j), section one, article two, chapter six-b of this code, shall appoint from the membership of the commission a subcommittee of three persons designated as the West Virginia Ethics Commission committee on open governmental meetings. The chairman shall designate one of the persons to chair the committee. In addition to the three members of the committee, two additional members of the commission shall be designated to serve as alternate members of the committee.
The chairman of the committee or the executive director shall call meetings of the committee to act on requests for advisory opinions interpreting the West Virginia open government meetings act. Advisory opinions shall be issued in a timely manner, not to exceed thirty days.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 6. General Provisions Respecting Officers
Article 9A. Open Governmental Proceedings
§6-9A-1. Declaration of Legislative Policy
§6-9A-3. Proceedings to Be Open; Public Notice of Meetings
§6-9A-7. Violation of Article; Criminal Penalties; Attorney Fees and Expenses in Civil Actions
§6-9A-8. Acting by Reference; Written Ballots
§6-9A-9. Broadcasting or Recording Meetings
§6-9A-10. Open Governmental Meetings Committee
§6-9A-11. Request for Advisory Opinion; Maintaining Confidentiality