18-202. Change in county boundaries; initiation of process; hearings; election. (a) The boards of county commissioners of any two or more counties may adopt a resolution changing the boundaries of such counties. Such resolution shall describe the change desired. Such resolution shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of each of the counties voting at an election thereon as provided by K.S.A. 18-201 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(b) Upon presentation of a petition requesting a change in the boundaries of two or more counties signed by at least 5% of the qualified electors of the county, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution changing the boundaries as requested by the petition. Such resolution shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of each of the counties voting at an election thereon as provided by K.S.A. 18-201 et seq., and amendments thereto.
(c) At least three public hearings shall be called and held on any resolution adopted pursuant to this section. At least one hearing shall be held in each county affected by the proposed change. Notice of such hearing shall be published in a newspaper or newspapers of general circulation in each county affected at least three times prior to the date of each hearing.
History: L. 1872, ch. 96, § 1; R.S. 1923, 18-202; L. 2006, ch. 207, § 3; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 2 - Change Of Boundaries Of Counties
18-201 County bounded by watercourse.
18-202 Change in county boundaries; initiation of process; hearings; election.
18-203 Duty of commissioners when petition presented.
18-205 How election conducted; ballots.
18-208 When change takes place; officers; townships.
18-209 Certified copies of bonds of officers.
18-211 Tax levy to pay debts; exemption from debts of other county.
18-212 Collection of unpaid taxes in detached territory; use of proceeds.