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Section 72.305 – Resolution to absorb, contents of.

Effective – 28 Aug 1976 72.305. Resolution to absorb, contents of. — The governing body of each of the municipalities involved in the proposed absorption shall adopt a resolution which sets forth: (1) The name of each municipality which is to be absorbed; (2) The name of the municipality which will absorb the other municipality; […]

Section 72.310 – Election, how ordered.

Effective – 28 Aug 1978 72.310. Election, how ordered. — Upon adoption of the resolution setting forth the plan of absorption, the governing body of each municipality involved shall order the submission of the question of absorption to the voters of each municipality involved. ­­——– (L. 1976 H.B. 1017 § 3, A.L. 1978 H.B. 971)

Section 72.320 – Form of ballot.

Effective – 28 Aug 1978 72.320. Form of ballot. — 1. The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form: Shall the municipality of ______ absorb the municipality of ______? 2. If a majority of the voters voting on the proposition in each of the municipalities involved vote for the absorption, such absorption shall […]

Section 72.325 – Procedure for, and effect of absorption.

Effective – 28 Aug 1978 72.325. Procedure for, and effect of absorption. — Upon approval of the question in each of the municipalities involved, the absorption shall be accomplished on the date contained in the resolutions by the municipality specified in the resolution as the one which is to absorb the other municipalities shall succeed […]

Section 72.330 – Liabilities or legal actions, effect on.

Effective – 28 Aug 1976 72.330. Liabilities or legal actions, effect on. — The municipality which absorbs the other municipalities shall assume and be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of the municipalities being absorbed. Any claim existing or action or proceeding pending by or against any of the municipalities […]

Section 72.340 – Ordinances, effect on — corporate existence to cease, when.

Effective – 28 Aug 1976 72.340. Ordinances, effect on — corporate existence to cease, when. — All ordinances including all ordinances adopted at elections by a vote of the people of the municipality which absorbs the other municipalities shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern in the territory of the absorbing municipality […]

Section 72.345 – Notice of approval of absorption, who to send and receive.

Effective – 28 Aug 1978 72.345. Notice of approval of absorption, who to send and receive. — Upon the approval of the question of absorption by the voters in each of the municipalities involved, the governing body of the municipality which is absorbing the other municipalities shall send notice containing the results of the election […]

Section 72.350 – Courts to take judicial notice of absorption.

Effective – 28 Aug 1976 72.350. Courts to take judicial notice of absorption. — After the effective date of the absorption, the courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the absorption and of the new corporate boundaries of the municipality which absorbed the other municipalities. ­­——– (L. 1976 H.B. 1017 § 11)