If the board, after proof by affidavit or oral examination of witnesses, is satisfied that the requirements of this chapter have been fully complied with, the board shall make an order declaring that the proposed municipality shall, with the assent of the qualified voters who are either registered voters in the proposed municipality or landowners in the proposed municipality who are also registered voters of this state, be an incorporated municipality by the name specified in the application. The name shall be different from that of any other municipality in this state. The board shall also include in the order a date for an election to be conducted pursuant to Title 12.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 9-3-6

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

Source: SDC 1939, § 45.0305; SL 1999, ch 37, § 3.

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