West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 203 - Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority
Here’s an enhanced overview of West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 203, which governs the Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority (CFIA):
🏛️ Agency 203 – Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority
Structure & Regulatory Series
Title 203 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules is dedicated to Agency 203 (CFIA) and divided into two main regulatory series:
Series 203‑01 – Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority
§ 203‑1‑1: General provisions
§ 203‑1‑2: Definitions
§ 203‑1‑3: Projects (eligibility, scope, process)
§ 203‑1‑4: Fund administration (application procedures, fund use, oversight) (regulations.justia.com)
Series 203‑02 – Open Governmental Proceedings
Covers §§ 203‑2‑1 through 203‑2‑8
Sets standards for open meetings, public notifications, and transparency requirements (law.cornell.edu)
Key Facts & Dates
Authority Origin: The original legislative rule for CFIA (203‑CSR‑1) was filed Sept 1, 2011, modified due to Legislative Rule‑Making Review Committee comments, and re‑filed Jan 11, 2012 (wvlegislature.gov).
Latest Official Version: Data on Justia indicates it is current through March 21, 2025 (Register Vol. XLII No. 12) (regulations.justia.com).
What’s Covered in Series 203‑01
§ 203‑1‑1 General: Outlines purpose and authority of CFIA.
§ 203‑1‑2 Definitions: Clarifies key terminology (e.g., "Authority," "Fund," "Project").
§ 203‑1‑3 Projects: Describes eligibility for funding courthouse renovations or new courthouse construction.
§ 203‑1‑4 Fund Administration: Details how the authority should manage applications, allocate, and disburse funds.
What’s Covered in Series 203‑02
Applies to CFIA’s governance and public meeting responsibilities, ensuring:
Public notice of meetings
Open proceedings (with appropriate exceptions)
Meeting minutes and recordkeeping
Compliance with West Virginia’s open-government mandates
💡 Need More Detail?
If you're looking for full regulatory text (e.g., eligibility criteria, application timelines, project evaluation standards), the official legal codification is available:
Justia West Virginia Regulations: Agency 203 – Title 203 – Series 203‑01 & 203‑02 (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, wvlegislature.gov)
For the most current legally enforceable text, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Administrative Law Division and the State Register are official references.
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