11-144. Resolution of disputes; appeals;
termination of commission


A. After the formation of new counties is approved pursuant to the election held
under section 11-137 the commission shall act to resolve disagreements involving
terminating and transferring the affairs of the affected county or counties, community
college, school districts and special taxing districts and actions of the distribution
board and may hear disputes, render opinions and issue orders. Pending an appeal, an
opinion or order of the commission has the same legal effect with respect to the county
officers and state officials as an attorney general opinion has with respect to state
officers and agencies.


B. A person aggrieved by a determination, opinion or order of the commission made
pursuant to any provision of this article may appeal to the supreme court, and the
hearing and determination of the appeal shall be given a priority.


C. The commission shall complete its work not later than December 31 of the second
year following the organization of the new county or counties, from and after which date
the commission is terminated.