W. Va. Code § 21A-2-2: Qualifications.

The commissioner shall be selected with special reference to his training, experience, and capacity.

He shall not be a candidate for or hold any other public office or trust, nor shall he be a member of a political committee. If he becomes a candidate for a public office or becomes a member of a political committee, his office as commissioner shall be immediately vacated. He shall devote his entire time to the duties of his office.