Section 6-17-4 – Subject matter of initiated resolution.
6-17-4. Subject matter of initiated resolution. An initiated resolution may propose combining or consolidating any local government functions including those that may be necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for the support of any government or existing public institutions. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §4.
Section 6-17-5 – Promulgation of rules.
6-17-5. Promulgation of rules. The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 prescribing the format for a resolution of cooperation or consolidation petition and its verification. Source: SL 2001, ch 36, §5.
Section 6-17-6 – Signer’s address and date of signing–Certain signatures invalid.
6-17-6. Signer’s address and date of signing–Certain signatures invalid. The signer or circulator of the petition may add the signer’s place of residence and the date of signing. The signer’s post office box number may be given in lieu of a street address if the signer lives within a municipality of the second or third […]
Section 6-17-7 – Affidavit required of circulators of petition.
6-17-7. Affidavit required of circulators of petition. Each person who has circulated a petition shall, before filing the petition, sign an affidavit, under oath, verifying that the person circulated the petition and that either the person circulating the petition or the signer added the signer’s place of residence and date of signing. If multiple sheets […]
Section 6-17-8 – Election officials duty on receiving petition–Governing board action–Submission to voters.
6-17-8. Election officials duty on receiving petition–Governing board action–Submission to voters. When a petition to initiate a resolution is filed with a person in charge of an election, that person shall present it to the local government entity governing board at its next regular or special meeting. The local person in charge of an election […]