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Consolidation Of Political Subdivisions

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Special purpose district defined.

Authorization to create consolidated government charter commission; creation; membership and appointment; vacancies.

Convening of commission; selection of officers; rules; quorum; compensation; expenses; employment of staff; contracts for special studies for preparation of charter.

Preliminary study; draft of proposed charter; provisions allowable in proposed charter.

Completion of studies and draft of charter within twelve months; extension of time.

Matters involving public education not affected.

Public hearings; notice; certification and filing of proposed charter; public nature of records; informing public.

Election by all qualified voters of county; notice and publication; form of ballot.

Presentation of consolidation question; adoption of charter; effect of unsuccessful election; conduct and expenses of election.

Election of city or special purpose district to be excluded from consolidation.

Section
4-8-100

Certified copy of adopted charter for consolidation furnished to Secretary of State with election returns; proclamation of results.

Section
4-8-110

When government of consolidated political subdivision becomes effective; governing body to implement provisions of charter.

Section
4-8-120

Subsequent inclusion of municipality or special purpose district in consolidated political subdivision; referenda.

Section
4-8-130

Zoning ordinances and regulations not affected.

Section
4-8-140

Consolidated government, obligations and privileges; ownership of assets and property; inapplicability to municipality or special purpose district that does not approve charter.

Section
4-8-150

Furnishing of electric services within consolidated political subdivision.