2005 Minnesota Statutes - 103E.305 — Viewers\' appointment and qualification.

     103E.305 Viewers' appointment and qualification. 


    Subdivision 1.    Appointment.  When the order for a 
 detailed survey is made, the drainage authority shall, by order, 
 appoint viewers consisting of three disinterested residents of 
 the state qualified to assess benefits and damages.  The 
 drainage authority may establish qualifications for viewers. 


    Subd. 2.    Auditor's order for first meeting.  Within 
 five days after the detailed survey report is filed, the auditor 
 shall, by order, designate the time and location for the first 
 meeting of the viewers and issue a copy to the viewers of the 
 auditor's order and a certified copy of the order appointing the 
 viewers.  


    Subd. 3.    First meeting.  At the first meeting and 
 before beginning their duties, the viewers shall subscribe to an 
 oath to faithfully perform their duties.  If an appointed viewer 
 does not qualify for any reason, the auditor shall designate 
 another qualified person to take the disqualified viewer's place.


    HIST: 1990 c 391 art 5 s 49