A merger of districts may be initiated in either of the following ways:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 57.36.020

(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.

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Part headings not lawEffective date1996 c 230: See notes following RCW 57.02.001.