9-4-4.7. Time of election on annexation--Referendum provisions applicable.
The governing body shall within ten days after the presentation of a petition pursuant to §9-4-4.5, fix a date for holding a special election, to be on a Tuesday not less than thirty nor more than fifty days from the date of the order of the governing body. If a petition is filed on or after January first prior to the annual municipal election and within sufficient time to comply with the provisions of §9-13-14, the question shall be submitted at that annual municipal election. The special election shall be conducted pursuant to §§9-20-12 to 9-20-14, inclusive, and §§9-20-16 and 9-20-17 and shall be under the charge of the municipal finance officer.
Source: SL 1979, ch 47, §10; SL 1981, ch 63; SL 1983, ch 53, §1.