The governing body of each affected county is responsible for its expenses of holding an election on the question of consolidation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7A. Consolidated Local Government
Article 6. Elections on County Consolidation
§7A-6-1. Expenses for Election
§7A-6-3. Election and Ballots for County Consolidation
§7A-6-4. Approval of County Consolidation and Charter
§7A-6-5. Rejection of Charter and Reconsideration Process
§7A-6-7. Subsequent Joining of County to Consolidated County