The governor shall appoint five qualified electors residing within the consolidated county to constitute the first board of county commissioners for the new county, within 60 days after issuing the proclamation, who shall qualify as provided by law. The officers of each affected county shall continue in office until the consolidation proceedings become effective, with all the powers and duties of their respective offices, except as provided in this chapter.
(637-8) 1933 c 273 s 8; 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.