Colorado § 37-20-117 - Canvass of votes - result.
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§ 37-20-117. Canvass of votes - result.
The board of county commissioners shall meet on the second Monday following the election and proceed to canvass the votes cast thereat. If it appears that a majority of the votes cast are "Drainage District - Yes", the board of county commissioners shall make an order declaring that said drainage district is duly organized under the name theretofore designated and that the persons who receive the highest number of votes respectively are duly elected directors of said district.
Source: L. 11: p. 316, § 17. C.L. § 2123. CSA: C. 57, § 17. CRS 53: § 47-1-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 47-1-17.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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