It is the duty of the Attorney General to compile the statutory and case law pertaining to this article and to prepare appropriate summaries and interpretations for the purpose of informing all public officials subject to this article of the requirements of this article. It is the duty of the Secretary of State, the clerks of the county commissions, joint clerks of the county commissions and circuit courts, if any, and the city clerks or recorders of the municipalities of the state to provide a copy of the material compiled by the Attorney General to all elected public officials within their respective jurisdictions. The clerks or recorders will make the material available to appointed public officials. Likewise, it is their respective duties to provide a copy or summary to any newly appointed or elected person within thirty days of the elected or appointed official taking the oath of office or an appointed person's start of term.
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