W. Va. Code § 5A-1-8
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§5A-1-8. Right of appeal from interference with functioning of agency.
Official statutory text
Upon occasion of a showing that the application of the authority vested under the provisions of this chapter may interfere with the successful functioning of any department, institution or agency of the government, such department, institution or agency may have the right of appeal to the Governor for review of the case and the decision or conclusion of the Governor shall govern in such cases.
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