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