A petition for each affected county, signed by at least one-fourth of those voting in the county at the last preceding general election, giving the residence of each signer, shall be filed with the secretary of state at least 90 days before any general election, requesting the consolidation of the counties named, specifying the name of the proposed new county and the name and location of the proposed county seat.
(637-2) 1933 c 273 s 2; 1985 c 109 s 2
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Chapter 371 — Consolidation Of Counties
Section 371.01 — Counties May Consolidate.
Section 371.03 — Proclamation.
Section 371.04 — Notice Of Proclamation.
Section 371.05 — Notice Of Election.
Section 371.06 — Judges; Canvass Of Votes.
Section 371.07 — State Canvassing Board To Canvass Returns.
Section 371.08 — Governor To Appoint First County Board.
Section 371.09 — Meeting Of County Board.
Section 371.10 — Duties Of County Board.
Section 371.11 — County Auditors; Local Tax Rate.
Section 371.12 — County Board To Appoint New Officers.
Section 371.13 — County Board To Provide Courthouse.