65.162 Special districts may be expanded to include additional counties. (1) Any special district may be expanded to include additional counties within its jurisdiction for performing the function for which it was organized. (2) Before a county may participate in a multi-county special district, the fiscal court shall determine that participation is feasible and necessary. The determination shall be made only after a duly advertised public hearing has been held by the fiscal court. (3) When a county is added to a multi-county special district, it shall be given representation on the governing body of the district in the same manner as the other counties within the district. (4) Members of the governing body of multi-county special districts may be removed from office as provided by KRS 65.007. Effective: July 15, 1980 History: Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1980; and ch. 188, sec. 35, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 31, sec. 2. Formerly codified as KRS 65.050. Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was amended by two 1980 acts which do not appear to be in conflict and have been compiled together.