WEST VIRGINIA CODE
WVC 8-4-6
§8-4-6. New charter supersedes existing charter; effect on
ordinances and administrative law.
A new charter shall entirely supersede the prior charter of a
city. All ordinances and administrative acts or rules theretofore
adopted by the governing body or administrative agencies of a city
which are in conflict with or are inconsistent with a new charter
shall continue in force for sixty days after the effective date of
the new charter, unless sooner modified or repealed by competent
authority; but at the end of this period shall, to the extent of
such conflict or inconsistency, be of no further force or effect.
Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session