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Section 9-5-6 – Form of ballot on question of annexation.

9-5-6. Form of ballot on question of annexation. The proposition for consolidation of such contiguous municipalities shall be submitted to the voters thereof on a separate ballot and shall be so stated so as to enable each voter to vote for or against the proposed consolidation by making a cross () or check mark () […]

Section 9-5-7 – Resolution declaring approval by voters of municipality to be annexed–Filing with annexing municipality–Submission to voters of annexing municipality–Date of election.

9-5-7. Resolution declaring approval by voters of municipality to be annexed–Filing with annexing municipality–Submission to voters of annexing municipality–Date of election. If a majority of the votes cast in the election held in the municipality desiring to be annexed are in favor of annexation, the governing body of the municipality shall so declare by resolution. […]

Section 9-5-9 – Effective date of annexation–Implementing ordinance.

9-5-9. Effective date of annexation–Implementing ordinance. Except as otherwise provided in the plan for consolidation, when certified copies of the proceedings are so filed, the annexation shall be effective and complete and the municipality to which the annexation is made shall have the power, and it shall be its duty, to pass such ordinance as […]

Section 9-5-12 – Assumption of municipal debts and obligations after annexation.

9-5-12. Assumption of municipal debts and obligations after annexation. All debts and obligations of the municipalities as enlarged by such consolidation, other than existing bonded indebtedness, shall be assumed and be paid by the municipality as enlarged by such consolidation. Source: SL 1951, ch 249, §10; SDC Supp 1960, §45.29A10.

Section 9-4-10 – Court order for exclusion of territory–Dismissal of petition.

9-4-10. Court order for exclusion of territory–Dismissal of petition. If upon the hearing the court shall find that the request of the petitioners ought to be granted and can be granted without injustice to the inhabitants or persons interested, the court shall so order. If the court shall find against the petitioners, the petition shall […]