W. Va. Code § 15-14-2: Definitions.

(a) “Director” means the Director of West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

(b) “Statewide Interoperable Radio Network” or “SIRN” means the interoperable communications network established for the purpose of implementing and maintaining an interoperable communications network for first responders to help assure the safety of all citizens in the event of disaster or emergency.

(c) “Statewide Interoperability Coordinator” or “SWIC” means the individual appointed by the Director to oversee the state’s interoperable communications efforts in planning and coordinating the SIRN.

(d) “Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee” or “Executive Committee” means the governing body of the SIRN.

(e) “WVDHSEM” means the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

(f) “Regional Interoperability Committee” means the committee or committees that assist the SWIC and the Executive Committee with governing and monitoring the implementation and operation of the SIRN and establishing goals for the betterment of the SIRN.