15-120.   Same; conduct of hearing.The hearing shall be conducted in such manner as the board of countycommissioners deems best suited to the occasion. Where the territory is intwo or more counties the county commissioners of the counties involvedshall sit as a joint board with the chairman of the board of the countyhaving the greater or greatest area presiding: Provided, That if he orshe be not present, all of the commissioners present shall choose one oftheir number as presiding officer. All persons residing within theterritory, owners of property within the territory whether residing thereor not, all persons, agencies, and representatives of governmental unitsnotified as provided in K.S.A. 15-119, shall be entitled to be heard and topresent documentary information and briefs. The hearing may be adjournedfrom time to time.

      History:   L. 1963, ch. 509, § 6; June 30.