7-4-2102. Division of county into commissioner districts. (1) In every county of the state, following each federal decennial census, the board of county commissioners shall divide their respective counties into three commissioner districts, as compact and equal in population and area as possible. Such apportionment may take place at any time for the purpose of equalizing in population and area such commissioner districts. However, no commissioner district shall at any time be changed to affect the term of office of any county commissioner who has been elected. No change in the boundaries of any commissioner district shall be made within 6 months next preceding a primary election.
     (2) The district judge or judges of the county shall review the action of the commissioners to determine whether or not such action meets the requirements of this section.
     (3) Sections 7-4-2102 through 7-4-2104 shall not apply to counties adopting an optional or alternative form of government authorized by law.

     History: (1), (2)En. 16-902.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 298, L. 1974; Sec. 16-902.1, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. 16-902.5 by Sec. 5, Ch. 298, L. 1974; Sec. 16-902.5, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 16-902.1, 16-902.5; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 182, L. 1983.