RCW 57.36.020
Initiation of merger—Procedure.
A merger of districts may be initiated in either of the following ways:
(1) Whenever the boards of commissioners of districts determine by resolution that the merger of such districts shall be conducive to the public health, welfare, and convenience and to be of special benefit to the lands of such districts.
(2) Whenever ten percent of the voters residing within the merging district or districts petition the board of commissioners of the merging district or districts for a merger, and the board of commissioners of the merger district determines by resolution that the merger of the districts shall be conducive to the public health, welfare, and convenience of the districts.
[ 1996 c 230 § 1203; 1967 ex.s. c 39 § 4; 1961 c 28 § 2.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Effective date—1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 57 - Water-Sewer Districts
Chapter 57.36 - Merger of Districts.
57.36.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.
57.36.010 - Merger of districts authorized.
57.36.020 - Initiation of merger—Procedure.
57.36.030 - Agreement—Certification to county auditor—Election—Notice, conduct.
57.36.040 - When merger effective—Cessation of merging district—Commissioners.
57.36.050 - Vesting of funds and property in merger district—Outstanding indebtedness.
57.36.060 - Persons serving on both boards to hold only one position after merger.