Section 1.12 Creation of Article VI Constitutional Counties

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E. (§1.12) Creation of Article VI Constitutional Counties

An alternative to the charter form of government was made available to first class counties by constitutional amendment adopted in 1994. Under article VI, § 18(m), of the Missouri Constitution, provision is made for the framing and adoption of a county constitution, which “may provide for the vesting of any and all powers the general assembly has the authority to confer, provided such powers are not limited or denied by laws of this state, except...