The governing body of the affected county is responsible for the expenses of holding an election on the question of consolidation.
W. Va. Code § 7A-7-1
Expenses for election
Known as the Consolidated Local Government Act
The act spans §§ 7A-1-1 to 7A-8-1 (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.