The State Canvassing Board shall canvass the returns at the time of canvassing the votes cast for state officers, and in the same manner. When the canvass is completed the board shall file a certificate declaring the result of the vote with the secretary of state, showing the number of votes cast in each county for and against consolidation. If 60 percent of the votes cast in each affected county is for the consolidation, the secretary of state shall record the certificate and shall deliver a certified copy to the governor, who shall issue a proclamation declaring the result. After the proclamation is issued by the governor, the consolidation is effective January 1 following the general election.
(637-7) 1933 c 273 s 7; 1973 c 35 s 66; 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.