West Virginia § 4-10-3 - 4-10-3. Definitions.
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§ 4-10-3. 4-10-3. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
"Agency" or "state agency" means a state governmental entity, including any bureau, department, division, commission, agency, committee, office, board, authority, subdivision, program, council, advisory body, cabinet, panel, system, task force, fund, compact, institution, survey, position, coalition or other entity in the state of West Virginia.
"Agency review" means a review performed on an agency at the direction of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Delegates, or by recommendation of the joint standing committee pursuant to the provisions of this article.
"Committee" means the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization.
"Compliance review" means a review for compliance with recommendations contained in a previous agency review or regulatory board review conducted pursuant to the provisions of this article and may include further inquiry of other issues as directed by the President, the Speaker, the committee, or the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
"Department" means the departments created within the executive branch, headed by a secretary appointed by the Governor, as authorized by the Code of West Virginia.
"Department presentation" means a presentation by a department pursuant to the provisions of this article made at the direction of the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Delegates.
"Division" means the Performance Evaluation and Research Division, the Post Audit Division, or any division of the Legislative Auditor's Office.
"Privatize" means a contract to procure the services of a private vendor to provide a service that is similar to, or in lieu of, a service provided by a state agency.
"Regulatory Board" means a board that regulates professions and occupations, created under the provisions of chapter 30 of this code.
"Regulatory Board Review" means a review performed on a regulatory board pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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