Eliminating WV Office of Equal Opportunity

Changed the position from 'State Equal Opportunity Coordinator' to 'State of West Virginia Office of Equal Opportunity' directed by the Coordinator

Added requirement that the coordinator must be a full-time employee of the Department of Administration

Expanded knowledge requirements to include understanding of challenges facing West Virginian minorities and those living with disabilities

Added requirement for coordinator to continually update understanding through education and information gathering

Added training responsibility for managers and supervisors on regulations and related issues

Changed consultation requirement from 'state agencies' to 'state equal employment opportunity officers agencies'

Modified inspection scope to specify 'leasing section of Real Estate Division' and 'Purchasing Division of Purchasing'

Added new requirement to report annually on the Office of Equal Opportunity to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Delegates

Original intent to repeal the State Equal Opportunity Coordinator position was removed.

Added requirement that coordinator must possess in-depth knowledge of eight specific federal civil rights laws and understand challenges facing West Virginians under these laws.

Added new responsibility to inspect and advise state divisions on physical properties for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.

Expanded coordinator duties to include broader consultation and collaboration on multiple federal employment and discrimination laws.