15-120. Same; conduct of hearing.
15-120
15-120. Same; conduct of hearing.
The hearing shall be conducted in such manner as the board of county
commissioners deems best suited to the occasion. Where the territory is in
two or more counties the county commissioners of the counties involved
shall sit as a joint board with the chairman of the board of the county
having the greater or greatest area presiding: Provided, That if he or
she be not present, all of the commissioners present shall choose one of
their number as presiding officer. All persons residing within the
territory, owners of property within the territory whether residing there
or not, all persons, agencies, and representatives of governmental units
notified as provided in K.S.A. 15-119, shall be entitled to be heard and to
present documentary information and briefs. The hearing may be adjourned
from time to time.
History: L. 1963, ch. 509, § 6; June 30.