WV HB2100

Increases the number of eligible candidates certified from competitive examinations from 3 to 5 individuals that can be considered for law enforcement position vacancies

Maintains the requirement that candidates be ranked according to their averages on competitive examinations held within three years of the prospective appointment date

Grants hiring agencies explicit discretion to hire from fewer applicants when the number of ranking applicants is less than the optimum number of five

Preserves existing provisions allowing appointing officers to object to candidates based on disqualifying factors, with objections reviewed through public hearings before the Civil Service Commission

Retains the one-year probationary period for all appointments made under these civil service provisions