Missouri § 248.040 Election on organization of sanitary district.

Missouri Statutes

§ 248.040 — Election on organization of sanitary district.

Missouri § 248.040

Title XVLANDS, LEVEES, DRAINAGE, SEWERS AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY

Ch. 248Sanitary Drainage Districts — Cities Over 300,000 Inhabitants and Adjoining Counties

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 248.040 (2026).

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1.It shall then be the duty of said mayor and county commission or courts to submit to the voters of the proposed district the question of the organization and incorporation of the proposed sanitary district, with boundaries as determined by the said commissioners and approved by the said court or courts, at an election.

2.The returns of the vote, certified to under oath by those who receive and count the vote, shall be made to the secretary of state of the state of Missouri, who shall ascertain and declare the result.

3.The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form: Shall a sanitary drainage district be organized and incorporated?

4.If a majority of the votes cast shall be in favor of organization of the district, such proposed district shall thenceforth

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1. It shall then be the duty of said mayor and county commission or courts to submit to the voters of the proposed district the question of the organization and incorporation of the proposed sanitary district, with boundaries as determined by the said commissioners and approved by the said court or courts, at an election.

2. The returns of the vote, certified to under oath by those who receive and count the vote, shall be made to the secretary of state of the state of Missouri, who shall ascertain and declare the result.

3. The question shall be submitted in substantially the following form:

Shall a sanitary drainage district be organized and incorporated?

4. If a majority of the votes cast shall be in favor of organization of the district, such proposed district shall thenceforth be deemed an organized sanitary district under this chapter.