Changes the process for appointing eligible law enforcement officers in West Virginia after competitive examinations.

West Virginia HB4159 amends the process for appointing eligible law enforcement officers following competitive examinations. It requires the Civil Service Commission to certify the names of eligible individuals based on their rankings in recent exams. The appointing officer must then select from these certified names, prioritizing merit and fitness. If an officer objects to a candidate, a public hearing is held, and if the objection is sustained, the candidate is removed from the list.

Changes the process for appointing eligible law enforcement officers in West Virginia after competitive examinations.

West Virginia HB4159 amends the process for appointing eligible law enforcement officers following competitive examinations. It requires the Civil Service Commission to certify the names of eligible individuals based on their rankings in recent exams. The appointing officer must then select from these certified names, prioritizing merit and fitness. If an officer objects to a candidate, a public hearing is held, and if the objection is sustained, the candidate is removed from the list.