West Virginia Department of Administration

The meeting included a recap of the previous month's news and developments related to the Ethics Commission. The commission ratified temporary employment exemptions and reviewed and approved Advisory Opinion 2024-01. Additionally, the purchasing card monthly report for November 2023 was reviewed and approved. A resolution was proposed and approved, setting the number of lobbyist audits to be conducted annually, and a proposal to update the current Lobbyist Application was presented and granted by the Commission.

The meeting included an introduction of the new Commissioner, a recap of the previous month's news and developments, and ratification of temporary employment exemptions. The Commission considered and approved a School Board Advisory Opinion, reviewed and approved the purchasing card monthly report, and received a report from the Open Governmental Meetings Committee. The results of the lobbyist audit were discussed, and a new guideline for public officials and employees with second jobs was approved. The Personnel Committee report was presented, and the Commission approved staff evaluations, 2024 Commission goals, and 2023 accomplishments. Additionally, the commission moved to refer VCRB 2022-44 to the appropriate county prosecutor.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of Open Meetings Advisory Opinion 2019-04.

The meeting of the Probable Cause Review Board focused on proposed changes to Procedural Rule, Title 158, Series 16, governing the investigation and administration of complaints. The board approved the proposed changes as presented.

The meeting involved discussions and a vote on Open Meetings Advisory Opinion 2023-01, which was presented to the Committee for consideration. The Committee reviewed the proposed advisory opinion, addressed related inquiries, and subsequently approved it as presented.