If each petition is signed by the requisite number of persons who are voters in each of the affected counties and, if the petition conforms to the requirements of section 371.02, the secretary of state shall notify the governor of the filing. The affidavits of persons obtaining the signatures shall be prima facie evidence that each petition is signed by persons who are voters in each of the affected counties. The governor shall issue a proclamation at least 60 days before the election, stating that the petitions have been filed, the substance of the petitions, and directing that the question of consolidation shall be submitted to the voters of the affected counties at the election.
(637-3) 1933 c 273 s 3; 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.