Missouri Revised Statutes Title VII. Cities, Towns and Villages § 72.163. Petition for consolidation, contents, verification

(1) The names of the municipalities to be consolidated;

(2) The proposed effective date of consolidation;

(3) The number of votes cast in the last municipal election;

(4) A statement that all signers are registered voters in the affected municipality;

(5) The form of government, the name of the municipality as consolidated and the details of transition, such as which officers will serve, which employees shall be retained, what taxes will be collected, what ordinances will be in effect and similar matters for the operation of the consolidated municipality until the new governing body provides otherwise, may be included, but are not required.