Constitution · West Virginia

W. Va. Const. art. IV, § 6

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Constitution of West Virginia
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October 2026

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Provisions for removal of officials. All officers elected or appointed under this constitution, may, unless in cases herein otherwise provided for, be removed from office for official misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or gross immorality, in such manner as may be prescribed by general laws, and unless so removed they shall continue to discharge the duties of their respective offices until their successors are elected, or appointed and qualified.

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