(a) After receiving the proposed charter from the municipal charter review committee, the governing bodies of the affected municipalities shall hold an election on the question of consolidation at the next primary or general election in accordance with applicable election laws and section two of this article.
(b) The ballots for the election on consolidation shall be as follows:
[ ] For
[ ] Against
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7A. Consolidated Local Government
Article 5. Municipal Consolidation Election
§7A-5-1. Expenses for Election
§7A-5-3. Election and Ballots for Municipal Consolidation
§7A-5-4. Approval of Municipal Consolidation and Charter
§7A-5-5. Rejection of Charter and Reconsideration Process
§7A-5-7. Constitutional Consideration
§7A-5-8. Subsequent Joining of Municipality to Consolidated Municipality