Chapter 372 — Petition

372.01 Petition This section explains how to start the process of moving a county seat. At least 60 percent of voters from the last … 372.02 Form of Notice Before circulating a petition to move the county seat, a notice of intention must be published in a legal newspaper in … 372.03 Duties of County Board At the special county board meeting, the board must examine the petition, affidavits, and proofs. If everything is in … 372.04 Order Setting Time of Election The county auditor must give public notice of the special election on the county seat question at least 30 days before … 372.05 Notice; Manner of Service The special election on moving the county seat follows the same rules as general elections. The election judges are … 372.06 Place of Election; Notice This section describes the form of the ballot for a county seat election. The ballot asks: 'Shall the county seat of the … 372.07 Conduct of Election After the county seat election, the election judges count the ballots and the county canvassing board reviews the … 372.08 Canvass; Certificate of Canvassing Board The county seat is moved if at least 55 percent of the votes cast are in favor. The county board then passes a … 372.09 Elections Held Only Once in Five Years If the election to move the county seat fails, no new petition for the same change can be filed for at least two years. 372.10 Duplicate Petitions Consolidated If the vote to move the county seat succeeds, the county board must provide suitable buildings at the new location … 372.11 One Place Only Voted for This section allows voters to petition for a county seat election using an alternative method. If 55 percent of voters … 372.12 Failure to Give Notice No county seat can be moved to a place where no county buildings exist unless there has been a proper election under … 372.13 Neglect of Duty a Misdemeanor When a county seat is moved, the county must provide safe transportation for all public records from the old location to …