§ 136-62. Right of petition. - North Carolina Statutes

§136‑62.  Right of petition.

The citizens of the Stateshall have the right to present petitions to the board of county commissioners,and through the board to the Department of Transportation, concerning additionsto the system and improvement of roads. The board of county commissioners shallreceive such petitions, forwarding them on to the Board of Transportation withtheir recommendations. Petitions on hand at the time of the periodicpreparation of the secondary road plan shall be considered by the representativesof the Department of Transportation  in preparation of that plan, with reporton action taken by these representatives on such petitions to the board ofcommissioners at the time of consultation. The citizens of the State shall atall times have opportunities to discuss any aspect of secondary road additions,maintenance, and construction, with representatives of the Department ofTransportation in charge of the preparation of the secondary road plan, and ifnot then satisfied opportunity to discuss any such aspect with the divisionengineer, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Board of Transportation inturn. (1931, c. 145, s. 14; 1933, c. 172, s. 17; 1957, c.65, s. 7; 1965, c. 55, s. 12; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, ss. 7.1, 24, 24.1.)