W. Va. Code § 17-17B-5
It is the function and duty of the Commissioner of Highways to administer and enforce the provisions of this article, and in the performance of duties hereunder, the commissioner may assign to other employees in the department, such duties as he or she may deem proper. The commissioner may propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code relating to the implementation and exercise of the authority granted by this article, including rules permitting the State of West Virginia to comply with the provisions of Title 23, Chapter 6 of the United States Code relating to the federal State infrastructure bank program; and for receiving, reviewing, evaluating and selecting projects for which financial assistance will be approved.
W. Va. Code § 17-17B-5