(A) Nullification of former ordinances. These revisions to the city code are prospective and supersede and eviscerate all prior election ordinances that are inconsistent with the foregoing revisions.
(B) Severability. It shall be considered that it is the legislative intent, in the enactment of any ordinance, that if any part of the chapter is held unconstitutional, the remaining parts shall remain in force. Should any provision of this chapter be determined to be invalid by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such section shall be deemed to be severable, and all other code provisions shall be in full force and effect.
(C) Inconsistency. If any provision of this chapter is found to be inconsistent with the West Virginia Code governing elections, or the Code of State Regulations governing elections, as promulgated by the West Virginia Secretary of State, then the State Code, or Code of State Regulations promulgated by the West Virginia Secretary of State shall control, and any such inconsistent provisions shall be deemed invalid.
(Ord. 310, passed 1-19-2023)