Article VI Sec. 1 Recognition of existing counties
Article VI Sec. 2 Continuation of existing organization of counties
Article VI Sec. 3 Consolidation of counties — allocation of liabilities
Article VI Sec. 4 Division or diminution of counties
Article VI Sec. 5 Dissolution of counties — annexation
Article VI Sec. 6 Removal of county seats
Article VI Sec. 7 County courts — number of members — powers and duties
Article VI Sec. 8 Classification of counties — revisions to article VI passed by the 88th general assembly to be retroactive
Article VI Sec. 9 Alternative forms of county government
Article VI Sec. 10 Terms of city and county offices
Article VI Sec. 11 Compensation of county officers — increases in compensation not to require additional services — statement of fees and salaries
Article VI Sec. 12 Officers compensated only by salaries in certain counties
Article VI Sec. 13 Compensation of officers in criminal matters — fees
Article VI Sec. 14 Joint participation by counties in common enterprises
Article VI Sec. 15 Classification of cities and towns — uniform laws — change from special to general law
Article VI Sec. 16 Cooperation by local governments with other governmental units
Article VI Sec. 17 Consolidation and separation as between municipalities and other political subdivisions
Article VI Sec. 18(a) County government by special charter — limitations — counties adopting charter or constitutional form shall be a separate class of counties from classification system
Article VI Sec. 18(b) Provisions required in county charters — exception
Article VI Sec. 18(c) Provisions authorized in county charters — participation by county in government of other local units
Article VI Sec. 18(d) Taxation under county charters
Article VI Sec. 18(e) Laws affecting charter counties — limitations
Article VI Sec. 18(f) Petitions for charter commissions — signatures required — procedure
Article VI Sec. 18(g) Charter commission — appointment, number and qualification of members
Article VI Sec. 18(h) Adoption of charter — special election — manner of submission
Article VI Sec. 18(i) Notice of special charter election
Article VI Sec. 18(j) Certificates of adoption of charter — recordation and deposit — judicial notice
Article VI Sec. 18(k) Amendments of county charters
Article VI Sec. 18(l) Limitation on resubmission after defeat of charter
Article VI Sec. 18(m) County of the first classification may provide a county constitution — content, procedure, limitations
Article VI Sec. 18(n) Circuit judges may appoint constitution commission, members, qualifications
Article VI Sec. 18(o) County constitution, effective when — submission to electorate for separate vote on any part or alternative sections
Article VI Sec. 18(p) Publication requirements for text of constitution — election to adopt procedure
Article VI Sec. 18(q) Constitution may be adopted or rejected by voters — resubmission procedure
Article VI Sec. 18(r) Certified copies of county constitution to be filed, where — amendments to constitution, procedure
Article VI Sec. 19 Certain cities may adopt charter form of government — procedure to frame and adopt — notice required — effect of
Article VI Sec. 19(a) Power of charter cities, how limited
Article VI Sec. 20 Amendment to city charters — procedure to submit and adopt
Article VI Sec. 21 Reclamation of blighted, substandard or insanitary areas
Article VI Sec. 22 Laws affecting charter cities — officers and employees
Article VI Sec. 23 Limitation on ownership of corporate stock, use of credit and grants of public funds by local governments
Article VI Sec. 23(a) Cities may acquire and furnish industrial plants — indebtedness for
Article VI Sec. 24 Annual budgets and reports of local government and municipally owned utilities — audits
Article VI Sec. 25 Limitation on use of credit and grant of public funds by local governments — pensions and retirement plans for employees of certain cities and counties
Article VI Sec. 26(a) Limitation on indebtedness of local governments without popular vote
Article VI Sec. 26(b) Limitation on indebtedness of local government authorized by popular vote
Article VI Sec. 26(c) Additional indebtedness of counties and cities when authorized by popular vote
Article VI Sec. 26(d) Additional indebtedness of cities for public improvements — benefit districts — special assessments
Article VI Sec. 26(e) Additional indebtedness of cities for municipally owned water and light plants — limitations
Article VI Sec. 26(f) Annual tax to pay and retire obligations within twenty years
Article VI Sec. 26(g) Contest of elections to authorize indebtedness
Article VI Sec. 27 Political subdivision revenue bonds for utility, industrial and airport purposes — restrictions
Article VI Sec. 27(a) Political subdivision revenue bonds issued for utilities and airports, restrictions
Article VI Sec. 27(b) Political subdivision revenue bonds issued for industrial development, restriction
Article VI Sec. 27(c) Revenue bonds defined
Article VI Sec. 28 Refunding bonds
Article VI Sec. 29 Application of funds derived from public debts
Article VI Sec. 30(a) Powers conferred with respect to intergovernmental relations — procedure for selection of board of freeholders
Article VI Sec. 30(b) Appointment of member by governor — meetings of board — vacancies — compensation and reimbursement of members — preparation of plan — taxation of real estate affected — submission at special elections — effect
Article VI Sec. 31 Recognition of city of St. Louis as now existing both as a city and as a county
Article VI Sec. 32(a) Amendment of charter of St. Louis
Article VI Sec. 32(b) Revision of charter of St. Louis — officers to complete terms and staff given opportunity for city employment
Article VI Sec. 32(c) Effect of revision on retirement
Article VI Sec. 33 Certification, recordation and deposit of amendments and revised charter — judicial notice
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Terms Used In Missouri Constitution > Article VI - Local Government

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.