Chapter 379 — Organization

379.01 Organization A new town can be organized when a majority of registered voters in a congressional township (with at least 25 voters) … 379.02 Towns, Change of Boundaries and Names The county board can change town boundaries, split a town, merge parts of towns, or create new towns when at least 20 … 379.03 Notice of Hearing Before the county board acts on a petition to change town boundaries or create a new town, it must post notice of the … 379.04 If Granted, Board to Fix Boundaries; Make, File Report If the county board grants a petition to organize or change a town, it must immediately set the boundaries and file a … 379.045 First Town Meeting; Election of Officers The first town meeting and election of officers in a newly organized town must follow the procedures set out in sections … 379.05 Auditor to Sum up Report for State, Make Town Record Within 30 days after a new town is organized, the county auditor must send a report to the secretary of state with the … 379.06 Apportionment of Funds; Taxes When a town is divided or split up, its money and uncollected taxes are divided among the resulting towns based on where … 379.07 Towns With Same Name If two or more towns in Minnesota end up with the same name, the commissioner of revenue notifies the proper county, and … 379.08 Change of Name of Town A town's name can be changed if voters equal to 55% of those who voted in the last general election sign a petition … 379.09 Order of Board If the county board grants the petition to change a town's name, it issues a formal order that is filed with the county …