Relating to authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners

Summary

The bill authorizes the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a program of child protection commissioners, defines their duties, qualifications, compensation, and oversight, and allows senior judges, justices and other qualified retirees to serve. It also amends retirement statutes so that certain retired public employees who become commissioners can retain or adjust their annuities under specific conditions. The goal is to bolster child‑protection efforts while preserving the actuarial health of the state retirement system.

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