Same; conduct of hearing

15-120. Same; conduct of hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in such manner as the board of county commissioners deems best suited to the occasion. Where the territory is in two or more counties the county commissioners of the counties involved shall sit as a joint board with the chairman of the board of the county having the greater or greatest area presiding: Provided, That if he or she be not present, all of the commissioners present shall choose one of their number as presiding officer. All persons residing within the territory, owners of property within the territory whether residing there or not, all persons, agencies, and representatives of governmental units notified as provided in K.S.A. 15-119, shall be entitled to be heard and to present documentary information and briefs. The hearing may be adjourned from time to time. History: L. 1963, ch. 509, § 6; June 30. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mentioned in appeal by city aggrieved by decision to incorporate nearby area; order incorporating held invalid. City of Kansas City v. Board of County Commissioners, 213 Kan. 777, 780, 518 P.2d 403. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026