State ex rel. Kingsbury v. Caperton

In this original proceeding in mandamus, the relators are state employees who are affected by the employee classification and pay plan (plan) that was developed by the respondent, the Director of the Division of Personnel and his staff. The claim is made that the plan is being implemented contrary to the mandatory provisions of W.Va.Code, 29-6-10(2) (1992).1 Also included as respon*701dents in this proceeding are the members of the State Personnel Board (Board).

The particular provisions of W.Va.Code, 29-6-10(2), which the relators claim are being violated, are that the Board has not held a public…