administrative law judge shall be to the Intermediate Court of Appeals in accordance with §51-11-4(b)(4) of this code and the Rules of Appellate Procedure." W. VA. CODE § 6C-2-5(b) (2024). Neither the West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board nor any of its Administrative Law Judges is a party to such an appeal and should not be named as a party to the appeal. However, the appealing party must serve a copy of the petition upon the Grievance Board by registered or certified mail. W. VA. CODE § 29A-5-4(b) (2024). DATE: November 10, 2025

DATE: November 10, 2025

Kimberly D. Bentley Administrative Law Judge