15-120. Same; conduct of hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in such manner as the board of county commissioners deems best suited to the occasion. Where the territory is in two or more counties the county commissioners of the counties involved shall sit as a joint board with the chairman of the board of the county having the greater or greatest area presiding: Provided, That if he or she be not present, all of the commissioners present shall choose one of their number as presiding officer. All persons residing within the territory, owners of property within the territory whether residing there or not, all persons, agencies, and representatives of governmental units notified as provided in K.S.A. 15-119, shall be entitled to be heard and to present documentary information and briefs. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time.
History: L. 1963, ch. 509, ยง 6; June 30.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 15 - Cities Of The Third Class
Article 1 - General Provisions
15-101 Cities of third class; government.
15-104 City to remain a part of corporate limits of township.
15-105 Composition of council; census.
15-111 Election to determine status of city; city as part of township; payment of debts.
15-111a Dissolution of certain cities.
15-113 Same; tax levies; surplus; cash basis and budget laws inapplicable.
15-115 Incorporation of cities; purpose of act.
15-116 Same; petition; enumeration; affidavit; map; statement of assessed valuation.
15-117 Same; duties of county clerks; hearing.
15-118 Same; notice of hearing; publication; posting.
15-119 Same; notice of hearing required for certain officials.
15-120 Same; conduct of hearing.
15-121 Same; factors considered in determining advisability of incorporation.
15-122 Same; consultants; witnesses; records; expense, how paid.
15-124 Same; operation as mayor-council city upon incorporation.
15-125 Same; expenses and costs from county general fund; proration, when.