Section 15.4 Consolidation and Absorption

• Library: Local Government Deskbook (2017 Ed.)

IV. (§15.4) Consolidation and Absorption

Any two or more adjoining or contiguous cities, towns, or villages within the state may consolidate into a new government, the class of which may be that of any of the consolidating cities or a new class that the new consolidated population might authorize. Section 72.150, RSMo 2016. In addition, two or more municipalities that are adjoining or contiguous on two or more sides and are located in a third class county having a population of 25,000–30,000 may provide...