The board and the commissioner shall, upon request, be represented by the attorney general and by his assistants in any hearings before them, or either of them, and in any actions, proceedings or appeals to which they, or either of them, may be a party and shall also be represented in any action, proceeding or appeal in any circuit court of this state by the prosecuting attorney of such county, all without additional compensation.
W. Va. Code § 31A-8-17