W. Va. Const. art. VI, § 15
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Senators and delegates not to hold civil office for profit. No senator or delegate, during the term for which he shall have been elected, shall be elected or appointed to any civil office of profit under this state, which has been created, or the emoluments of which have been increased during such term, except offices to be filled by election by the people. Nor shall any member of the Legislature be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract with the state, or any county thereof, authorized by any law passed during the term for which he shall have been elected.
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