According to W. Va. Code § 5A-1-11, the authority granted to the West Virginia Office of Equal Opportunity includes but is not limited to:
● Advising and assisting in the development of comprehensive policies and programs to assure compliance with federal laws;
● Assisting in the creation of rules and standards relating to the review, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination in employment,
education, housing, and public accommodation;
● Representing the state on local,state, and national committees and panels related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act;
● Advising the Governor and agency heads on ADA and EEO issues; and
● Educating managers and supervisors on regulations and related issues.