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This bill mandates that municipal elections in West Virginia must be held on the same day as statewide primary or general elections, with a compliance deadline of July 1, 2032. Municipalities are required to negotiate agreements with county commissions to establish election dates, officials, and registration procedures, and will be responsible for sharing administrative election costs proportional to their registered voter count. The bill allows municipalities to potentially extend or reduce current elected officials' terms by up to 18 months to align with the new election schedule, which must be approved by a majority voter vote. For municipal elections held between now and 2032 when no county or state election occurs, the bill provides flexibility in election board composition, allowing boards to be as small as four persons. Additionally, municipalities without existing charters must pass an ordinance establishing their new election day in coordination with their county commission, ensuring all local elections, including officer elections, municipal bond elections, and levy elections, coincide with statewide election dates.

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