12-156. Same; form of proposition; notice; expenses. The proposition to appear on the ballot shall be in substantially the following form: "Shall the name of the city of __________, Kansas, be changed to the city of __________, Kansas?" Notice of the election on the proposition shall be given by publication in the official city paper once each week for two consecutive weeks, the first publication to be not less than 21 days prior to such election. Such notice shall specify the proposition to be voted on, the voting place or places and the area each is to serve, and the time of opening and closing of the polls. All expenses connected with such election shall be paid from the general fund of the city.

History: L. 1971, ch. 196, § 3; L. 1981, ch. 173, § 10; July 1.