West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 195 - Educational Broadcasting Authority
Here’s a detailed overview of Agency 195 – Educational Broadcasting Authority in the West Virginia Code of State Rules:
📘 Title 195 – Procedural Rules
Series 195‑01 – Organization Procedures
Covers the structure and operation of the authority’s governing body:
Scope (§ 195‑1‑1.1)
Establishes procedures governing the organization of the Educational Broadcasting Authority, its committees, and meetings (regulations.justia.com, apps.sos.wv.gov).
Authority (§ 195‑1‑1.2)
Implements rules under authority granted by W. Va. Code §§ 29A‑3‑1 et seq. and 10‑5‑3 (code.wvlegislature.gov, regulations.justia.com).
Filing and Effective Dates
Filed February 10, 1999, and became effective March 23, 1999 (regulations.justia.com).
Note: These procedural rules are currently active and up to date through March 21, 2025 .
📜 Related Statutory Authority (W. Va. Code Chapter 10, Article 5)
West Virginia Code § 10‑5‑2 outlines the statutory framework for the Educational Broadcasting Commission (aka Authority):
Composition & Appointments
Nine voting members: Governor (or designee), State Superintendent of Schools, representatives from the Board of Education and Higher Education Policy Commission, plus five gubernatorial appointees confirmed by the Senate (one per congressional district, staggered five-year terms) (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Leadership & Administration
The Commission annually elects a chair and vice-chair. A section director is appointed by the Dept. of Arts, Culture & History Secretary to manage daily operations (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Meetings & Compensation
Must hold at least one meeting yearly. Members serve unpaid but can be reimbursed for reasonable, necessary expenses under applicable state guidelines (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Powers Granted (§ 10‑5‑3)
Commission may advise on programming, cooperate with state institutions, operate broadcast infrastructure, acquire licenses and property, enter contracts, employ staff, raise funds, and promulgate rules (code.wvlegislature.gov).
Funding & Advisory Bodies (§ 10‑5‑4 § 10‑5‑5)
Authority can accept appropriations, grants, gifts, etc. Funds are held by the State Treasurer or approved nonprofit. May form advisory councils and journalistic integrity committees (code.wvlegislature.gov).
📝 In Summary
Agency 195 establishes how the authority organizes itself—meetings, committees, rulemaking—under its procedural code.
Chapter 10, Article 5 of the West Virginia Code provides the legal foundation—defining its purpose, membership, powers, staffing, funding, and related councils.
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