South Dakota Codified Laws 6-17-2. Resolution for governmental cooperation to be initiated by voters–Filing of petition–Number of signatures required
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The right to propose a resolution of cooperation or consolidation to the government of a local government entity rests with the registered voters of the local government entity. Any resolution proposed under this chapter shall be referred to a vote of the registered voters of the local government entity by the filing, with the entity’s person in charge of an election, of a petition signed by a number of voters equivalent to fifteen percent of those voting in the last preceding gubernatorial election in the local government entity. A petition to propose a resolution shall be filed with the person in charge of an election of each of the affected local government entities before an election may occur.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 6-17-2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 2001, ch 36, § 2.