The governor shall have power to remove any officer whom he may appoint in case of incompetency, neglect of duty, gross immorality, or malfeasance in office; and he may declare his office vacant and fill the same as herein provided in other cases of vacancy.
Governor's Power of Removal
W. Va. Const. art. VII, § 10, under Article VII.
W. Va. Const. art. VII, § 10
Governor's Power of Removal