160A-872. Dissolution.
After the time for submitting a petition under G.S. 160A-870 has passed and no petition has been submitted or the referendum authorized under this Part was answered in favor of dissolution, the city may implement the plan of action. The effective date of the plan of action to dissolve shall be June 30 following completion of the process established by this Part. Upon completion of the plan of action and written confirmation of its completion from the Commission, the city shall file a copy of the resolution to dissolve with the Commission and the Secretary of State. Upon filing of the resolution to dissolve, the body politic and corporate of the city shall cease to exist. (2021-124, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
Article 32 - Transitions for Unsustainable Cities.
§ 160A-825 - Purpose of Article; definition.
§ 160A-831 - Initiation of process.
§ 160A-833 - Assessment of services and financial affairs.
§ 160A-841 - Local Government Commission control.
§ 160A-845 - Reassessment of financial status.
§ 160A-848 - Distribution of services, assets, liabilities, and other obligations.
§ 160A-850 - Effect of merger or dissolution.
§ 160A-853 - Action by the General Assembly.
§ 160A-860 - Initiation of voluntary dissolution.
§ 160A-862 - Impact statement.
§ 160A-864 - Public hearings on proposed dissolution.
§ 160A-866 - Plan of action; Local Government Commission approval.
§ 160A-868 - Resolution to dissolve; public hearing.
§ 160A-870 - Citizen petition for referendum on dissolution.