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This bill modifies the composition and operations of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board by expanding its membership and meeting frequency. Specifically, the board will increase from nine to 11 total members, with voting membership expanding from seven to nine members. The changes include adding two more county commissioners to the board, bringing the total county commissioner representation to four, while maintaining the requirement that no more than two commissioners can be from the same political party. The bill also changes the board's meeting frequency from two to four times per year, allowing for more regular oversight and discussion of jail and correctional facility matters. Additionally, the bill updates some administrative details, such as renaming the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the Department of Homeland Security. The board's core structure remains similar, with ex officio members like the Commissioner of Corrections and the Assistant Commissioner for Juvenile Services continuing to serve in an advisory capacity. Members will continue to be appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, serve four-year staggered terms, and be reimbursed for expenses but not receive compensation for their service.

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