As used in this article, unless the content clearly indicates otherwise:
- (a) "Authority" means the West Virginia Military Authority.
- (b) "BRIM" means the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management.
- (c) "Guard" means West Virginia National Guard, including its army and air components.
- (d) "Employee" means any person who, within the at-will employment relationship, is hired to perform duties related to national security, homeland security and other military-related or -sponsored programs.
- (e) "PEIA" means Public Employees Insurance Act.
- (f) "PERS" means Public Employees Retirement System.