Upon the hearing of the petition the county commissioners shall determine whether the public necessity or welfare of the proposed territory and of its inhabitants requires the formation of the district, and shall also determine whether the petition complies with the provisions of this chapter, and for that purpose shall hear all competent and relevant testimony offered.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 17.28.080

  • County commissioners: means the governing body of the county. See Washington Code 17.28.010
  • District: means any mosquito control district formed pursuant to this chapter. See Washington Code 17.28.010
  • Territory: means any city or county or portion of either or both city or county having a population of not less than one hundred persons. See Washington Code 17.28.010
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.