West Virginia § 5-10-49 - 5-10-49. Removal from office.
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§ 5-10-49. 5-10-49. Removal from office.
Any member of the retirement system who has been removed from office or his office shall have been vacated for official misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, gross immorality, malfeasance, or misfeasance shall immediately have his membership in the retirement system terminated permanently by the board of trustees and shall never become eligible for an annuity; however, any such member so terminated by virtue of this section shall be entitled to a refund of his contributions with regular interest as provided in section thirty hereof.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 5-10-49
What does West Virginia Code § 5-10-49 cover?
Section 5-10-49 ("5-10-49. Removal from office.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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