The governing body of each affected county is responsible for its expenses of holding an election on the question of consolidation.
W. Va. Code § 7A-6-1
Expenses for election
Known as the Consolidated Local Government Act
The act spans §§ 7–7 (43 sections).
Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.