After the charter has been approved by at least fifty-five percent of the legal votes cast by the qualified voters of the affected municipalities, the charter shall be filed with the Secretary of State and recorded in the applicable county clerk's office.
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