12-344.   Same; consolidation plan, required provisions.(a) Any plan submitted by the commission shall provide for theexercise of powers of local legislation and administration not inconsistentwith the constitution or other laws of this state.

      (b)   If the commission submits a plan providing for the consolidation ofcertain city and county offices, functions, services and operations, the planshall:

      (1)   Include a description of the form, structure, functions, powers andofficers and the duties of such officers recommended in the plan.

      (2)   Provide for the method of amendment of the plan.

      (3)   Authorize the appointment of, or elimination of elective officials andoffices.

      (4)   Specify the effective date of the consolidation.

      (5)   Include other provisions determined necessary by the commission.

      (c)   If the plan provides for the consolidation of the city and county, inaddition to the requirements of subsection (b) the plan shall:

      (1)   Fix the boundaries of the governing body's election districts, provide amethod for changing the boundaries from time-to-time, any at-large positions onthe governing body, fix the number, term and initial compensation of thegoverning body of the consolidated city-county andthe method of election.

      (2)   Determine whether elections of the governing body of the consolidatedcity-county shall be partisan or nonpartisan elections and the time at whichsuch elections shall be held.

      (3)   Determine the distribution of legislative and administrative duties ofthe consolidated city-countyofficials, provide for consolidation or expansion of services as necessary,authorize the appointment of a consolidated city-county administrator or acity-county manager, if deemed advisable, and prescribe the general structureof theconsolidated city-county government.

      (4)   Provide for the official name of the consolidated city-county.

      (5)   Provide for the transfer or other disposition of property and otherrights, claims and assets of the county and city.

      History:   L. 1996, ch. 11, § 5; Feb. 29.