Section 15-1-204 - Application; contents(a) The application for incorporation shall be by petition subscribed by the applicant and not less than a majority of the electors residing within the territory proposed to be incorporated. The petition shall: (i) Set forth the boundaries and quantity of land according to the survey, the resident population according to the census and the name proposed for the city or town; (ii) Have attached thereto the affidavits of not less than three (3) of the electors verifying the facts alleged; (iii) Be presented to the board of county commissioners of the county in which the territory is located at the time stated in the notice of application, or as soon as possible thereafter; (iv) Be accompanied by a copy of the notice required to be posted and by an affidavit showing compliance with the posting requirements.