HB 4057
Reducing cost for Volunteer Fire and EMS supplies
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Bill overview
This bill grants the secretaries of West Virginia’s departments expanded authority over their agencies and boards. Specifically, it allows them to streamline operations, consolidate positions, and enter into contracts to reduce costs. The bill also directs the secretaries to establish a central purchasing program to lower the expenses of supplies for volunteer fire and EMS services. It includes provisions for internal audits, rule-making, and employee management practices.
Key provisions
- Authorizes secretaries to employ and discharge employees.
- Allows secretaries to reorganize departments and delegate responsibilities.
- Mandates the creation of a central purchasing program for volunteer fire and EMS supplies.
- Grants secretaries the power to lease, purchase, and dispose of property.
- Permits secretaries to promulgate rules to implement departmental policies.
- Requires secretaries to review and improve agency and board practices for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Establishes cooperation with the State Resiliency Office.
- Limits layoff and recall rights for classified service employees.
Who is affected
- Volunteer Fire Departments
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel
- State Departments and Agencies
- West Virginia State Government
- State Employees
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of department secretaries to manage agencies and boards.
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