To allow for the transfer of seniority for deputy sheriffs with conditions

HB 5073 allows deputy sheriffs to retain their seniority when transferring to vacant positions in another county, provided they have not committed wrongdoing at their previous county. This directly affects deputy sheriffs moving between sheriff's offices within West Virginia. The key provision states that seniority transfers with the deputy unless they were found responsible for misconduct in their prior county. The bill amends existing civil service rules to clarify this transfer process while maintaining that promotions are based on merit and competitive examinations.