If at least fifty-five percent of the legal votes cast by the qualified voters of each of the affected municipalities approve consolidation, then consolidation becomes effective pursuant to the charter.
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