2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 153A-60. Initiation of alterations by resolution.

§ 153A‑60.  Initiation of alterations by resolution.

The board of commissioners shall initiate any alteration in the structure of the board by adopting a resolution. The resolution shall:

(1)       Briefly but completely describe the proposed alterations;

(2)       Prescribe the manner of transition from the existing structure to the altered structure;

(3)       Define the electoral districts, if any, and apportion the members among the districts;

(4)       Call a special referendum on the question of adoption of the  alterations. The referendum shall be held and conducted by the county board of elections. The referendum may be held at the same time as any other state, county or municipal primary, election, special election or referendum, or on any date set by the board of county commissioners, provided, that such referendum shall not be held within the period of time beginning 60 days before and ending 60 days after any other primary, election, special election or referendum held in the county.

Upon its adoption, the resolution shall be published in full. (1927, c. 91, s. 4; 1969, c. 717, s. 1; 1973, c. 822, s. 1; 1977, c. 382.)