As soon as the statement is published, as provided in section 31-1-204, showing that any town is entitled to be organized into a city, the proper authorities of such town may adopt and publish such ordinances as may be necessary to perfect such organization with respect to the election, duties, and compensation of officers and with respect to all other necessary matters. All previously adopted ordinances of any town shall remain in force after its organization as a city so far as such ordinances may be applicable.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1007, § 1, effective July 1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1490, § 3, effective June 5.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-1-204 as it existed prior to 1975.