Chapter 370 — Change of Boundaries; Creation of New Counties

370.01 Change of Boundaries; Creation of New Counties Establishes the requirements for changing county boundaries or creating new counties, including minimum size (400 sq … 370.02 Petition Provides that changes to county boundaries require a petition signed by qualified voters and sets out the petition … 370.03 Proclamation to Have Election; Only One Proposition Sets forth the petition contents and filing requirements for county boundary changes, including descriptions of the … 370.04 Record Petition; Publish Notice Requires an election in the affected areas before any county boundary change takes effect, with specific procedures for … 370.05 Notice of Election; Form of Ballot Provides for the adjustment of county debts and obligations when territory is transferred from one county to another, … 370.06 Canvass; Judges of Election; County Canvassing Board Addresses the transfer of county records and property when county boundaries change, requiring orderly transition of … 370.07 Duties After Election Provides for the continuation of judicial proceedings and legal obligations after a county boundary change, ensuring no … 370.08 Effect of Proclamation Contains additional provisions governing the practical effects of county boundary changes on taxes, assessments, and … 370.09 Qualify Commissioners; Elect Clerk; Appoint Officers Addresses the effect of county boundary changes on existing townships, providing rules for when township boundaries are … 370.10 Commissioner Vacancies Due to Boundary Changes This section addresses what happens to county commissioner seats when county boundaries change. If a boundary change … 370.11 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 370.12 Duties of Auditor; Meeting of Board This section describes the duties of the county auditor when county boundaries are changed. The auditor must update … 370.13 Redistricting of County; Subsequent Election After county boundaries change, the affected counties must redraw their commissioner districts to reflect the new … 370.14 Boundaries Restored After Determination This section allows county boundaries to be restored to their original lines if a proper determination is made. It … 370.15 When Highway Centerline to Be City and County Boundary When a highway centerline forms the boundary between a city and a county, this section establishes how that boundary is … 370.16 This section has been repealed or renumbered and is no longer in effect. 370.17 Towns, School, and Road Districts When county boundaries change, the existing towns, school districts, and road districts that cross the new boundary must … 370.18 Records Transcribed When a new county is created or boundaries change, official records must be copied and transferred to the appropriate … 370.19 Taxes; Levy; Collection This section addresses how taxes are handled when county boundaries change. It covers which county collects taxes on … 370.20 New Counties; Tax Levy When a new county is created, this section authorizes it to levy taxes to fund its operations. The new county can set … 370.21 Transfer of Plats When county boundaries change, copies of all recorded plats (property subdivision maps) for the transferred territory … 370.22 County Indebtedness; County Buildings This section addresses how existing county debts and buildings are handled when boundaries change. It provides rules for … 370.23 County Bonds; Payment and Issue This section establishes rules for paying existing county bonds and issuing new bonds when county boundaries change or … 370.24 Penalty for Refusal to Act Any officer who refuses to perform the duties required by this chapter when county boundaries change can be fined. The …