At the time and place specified in the notice, proof of its service having been filed, the county board shall meet to act on the petition. The board shall inquire and determine if any of the petition signatures are not genuine; the signers were not, at the time of signing legal voters of the county; the signatures were not attached within 60 days before the filing; and if any of the signatures have been withdrawn. All such signatures shall be stricken from the petition and deducted from the count, and a list, certified by the board, shall be filed with the auditor. Any competent evidence offered bearing upon the matters committed to the determination of the board shall be received; and any voter of the county may appear, in person or by counsel, and be heard in respect to these matters, under reasonable rules as the board may prescribe.
(627) RL s 398; 1985 c 109 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Chapter 372 — Changing County Seats
Section 372.02 — Form Of Notice.
Section 372.03 — Duties Of County Board.
Section 372.04 — Order Setting Time Of Election.
Section 372.05 — Notice; Manner Of Service.
Section 372.06 — Place Of Election; Notice.
Section 372.07 — Conduct Of Election.
Section 372.08 — Canvass; Certificate Of Canvassing Board.
Section 372.09 — Elections Held Only Once In Five Years.
Section 372.10 — Duplicate Petitions Consolidated.
Section 372.11 — One Place Only Voted For.