Approval of metro government and charter

W. Va. Code § 7A-7-4, under Article 7.

W. Va. Code § 7A-7-4

If at least fifty-five percent of the legal votes cast by the qualified voters of the principal city and fifty-five percent of the legal votes cast by the qualified voters of the affected county, excluding the principal city, approve consolidation, then metro government becomes effective pursuant to the charter.