The secretary of state must certify, on the basis of information supplied by the county auditor, that the signatures on the petition are registered voters of the affected county and that there is the requisite number of them. Once this determination has been made, the secretary of state shall notify the governor of the filing. The governor shall issue a proclamation, at least 60 days before the election, stating that the petitions have been filed, and the substance of the petitions, and directing that the question of change of boundaries, or the establishment of a new county and county seat as stated in the petition, as the case may be, be submitted to the voters of the affected counties at the election. No more than one proposition may be submitted at the same election, except for mutual exchange of territory between counties.
(604) RL s 382; 1985 c 109 s 1; 2001 c 198 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Chapter 370 — Counties; Change Of Boundaries
Section 370.01 — Change Of Boundaries; Creation Of New Counties.
Section 370.03 — Proclamation To Have Election; Only One Proposition.
Section 370.04 — Record Petition; Publish Notice.
Section 370.05 — Notice Of Election; Form Of Ballot.
Section 370.06 — Canvass; Judges Of Election; County Canvassing Board.
Section 370.07 — Duties After Election.
Section 370.08 — Effect Of Proclamation.
Section 370.09 — Qualify Commissioners; Elect Clerk; Appoint Officers.
Section 370.10 — Commissioner Vacancies Due To Boundary Changes.
Section 370.12 — Duties Of Auditor; Meeting Of Board.
Section 370.13 — Redistricting Of County; Subsequent Election.
Section 370.14 — Boundaries Restored After Determination.
Section 370.15 — When Highway Centerline To Be City And County Boundary.
Section 370.17 — Towns, School, And Road Districts.
Section 370.18 — Records Transcribed.
Section 370.19 — Taxes; Levy; Collection.
Section 370.20 — New Counties; Tax Levy.
Section 370.21 — Transfer Of Plats.
Section 370.22 — County Indebtedness; County Buildings.