# W. Va. Code § 22A-1-10: Mine inspectors may be appointed to fill vacancy in division

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 22A-1-10
- **Heading:** Mine inspectors may be appointed to fill vacancy in division
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 22A / Article 1 / Section 10

## Text

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, if a vacancy occurs in any appointive position within the office, any mine inspector having permanent tenure, if qualified, may be appointed to such appointive position by the director.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-1 §22A-1-1. Continuation of the office of miners' health, safety and training; purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-2 §22A-1-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-3 §22A-1-3. Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-4 §22A-1-4. Powers and duties of the Director of the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-5 §22A-1-5. Offices continued in the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-6 §22A-1-6. Director's authority to promulgate rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-7 §22A-1-7. Savings provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-8 §22A-1-8. Mine inspectors; regions and districts; employment; tenure; oath.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-9 §22A-1-9. Mine safety instructors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to mine safety instructors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-10 §22A-1-10. Mine inspectors may be appointed to fill vacancy in division.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-11 §22A-1-11. Employment of electrical inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to electrical inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-12 §22A-1-12. Employment of underground mine inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary and expenses; reinstatement; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-13 §22A-1-13. Employment of surface mine inspectors; eligibility; qualifications; examinations; salary; provisions relating to underground mine inspectors applicable to surface mine inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 22A-1-13A §22A-1-13a. Study of mine inspector qualification, compensation, training and inspection programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C22A_A1_S13A.md)

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