For any purpose pertinent to the provisions of this chapter, population shall be determined by reference to the last preceding census taken under the authority of the United States or of the Legislature of West Virginia or by the municipality pursuant to an ordinance adopted thereby, the adoption of any such ordinance being hereby expressly authorized.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 8. Municipal Corporations
Article 1. Purpose and Short Title; Definitions; General Provisions; Construction
§8-1-1. Purpose and Short Title
§8-1-3. Classification of Municipal Corporations
§8-1-4. How Population Determined
§8-1-5a. Municipal Home Rule Program