Compiled May, 2011
Our review of the annotated history reveals the following legislative history (every “c.” below represents a separate legislative bill):
Added: 1959, c. 1813
Amended:
• 1978, c. 1178 – added the commas following “merger, incorporation” in the first sentence and “as nearly as possible” in the second sentence; and the second paragraph
• 1979, c. 1161 – substituted “annexation, or contract” for “or annexation” in the first and second paragraphs
• 1980, c. 1220 – substituted all that part after “incorporation,” the 2nd time it appears for “or annexation” at the end of 2nd paragraph
• 1982, c. 1322 – added “notwithstanding any other provision of law,” at the beginning of the second paragraph.
• 1999, c. 394 – technical changes +references to joint powers agency, etc.
Six bills affected this section.
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