7-11-1011. Referendum -- conduct of election on creating special district. (1) The governing body may order a referendum on the creation of the proposed special district.
(2) The resolution ordering the referendum must state:
(a) the type and maximum rate of the initial proposed assessments or fees that would be imposed, consistent with the requirements of 7-11-1007(2)(e) and 7-11-1024;
(b) the type of activities proposed to be financed, including a general description of the program or improvements;
(c) a description of the areas included in the proposed special district; and
(d) whether the proposed special district would be administered by the governing body or an appointed or elected board.
(3) The election must be conducted in accordance with Title 13, chapter 1, part 5.
(4) The proposition to be submitted to the electorate must read: "Shall the proposition to organize (name of proposed special district) be adopted?"
(5) An individual is entitled to vote on the proposition if the individual:
(a) is a registered elector of the state; and
(b) is a resident of or owner of taxable real property in the area subject to the proposed special district.
(6) If the proposition is approved, the election administrator of each county shall:
(a) immediately file with the secretary of state a certificate stating that the proposition was adopted;
(b) record the certificate in the office of the clerk and recorder of the county or counties in which the special district is situated; and
(c) notify any municipalities lying within the boundaries of the special district.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 286, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 171, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 115, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
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