W. Va. Code R. § 153-37-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 153-37-3 - Application Assistant Registration

3.1. All application assistants must be registered by the Secretary of State to participate in this program, and application assistants will be given a registration number once registered.

3.2. Application assistant registration will only be awarded when the prospective application assistant:

3.2.1. Is a service provider or works with an agency and can demonstrate to the Secretary of State relevant qualifications to work with victims of domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault or stalking;

3.2.2. Successfully completes any program orientation or training session sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of State;

3.2.3. Completes an application for prospective application assistants which includes the applicant's name, address, service provider or agency, supervisor's name and relevant qualifications;

3.2.4. Agrees to adhere to the policies, procedures and directions provided by the Secretary of State for rendering assistance to program applicants; and

3.2.5. Agrees to adhere to the instructions and terms provided in the application assistant agreement proscribed by the Secretary of State.

3.3. Application assistant registration shall be valid for two years, unless terminated sooner as provided herein.

3.4. The application assistant agrees not to discriminate against any client, or potential program participant, because of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or mental, physical or sensory disability.

3.5. The application assistant performing under this agreement is not deemed to be an employee of the Secretary of State or an agent of the Secretary of State in any manner whatsoever. The application assistant will not hold herself or himself out as, nor claim to be an agent or employee of the Secretary of State or the State of West Virginia simply because she or he is a program application assistant and will not make any claim, demand, or application to or for any right or privilege applicable to an agent or employee of the Secretary of State or the State of West Virginia.

3.6. An application assistant's registration may be terminated by the Secretary of State for failing to abide by any requirement set forth by the Secretary of State or for failing to act in accordance with requirements of the Address Confidentiality Program.

W. Va. Code R. § 153-37-3