The governing body of the affected county is responsible for the expenses of holding an election on the question of consolidation.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7A. Consolidated Local Government
Article 7. Elections on Metro Government
§7A-7-1. Expenses for Election
§7A-7-3. Election and Ballots for Metro Government
§7A-7-4. Approval of Metro Government and Charter
§7A-7-5. Rejection of Charter and Reconsideration Process
§7A-7-6. Municipalities Within Territory Remain Incorporated in Metro Government
§7A-7-8. Subsequent Joining of Municipality, County or Metro Government to Metro Government